Farm Business Consultant

Genus PLC

Farm Business Consultant role working with farmers to improve their business performance. Providing data-led advice on farm management and sustainability with a focus on relationship building.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in agricultural consultancy, focusing on farm business performance, technical improvement, and sustainability. Proficient in building client relationships and delivering actionable insights through data analysis and industry benchmarking.

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Farm Business ManagementTechnical SalesClient Relationship DevelopmentData AnalysisAgricultural Consultancy

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Hard Skills

Technical AnalysisFinancial AnalysisNutrition ManagementForage ManagementSoil ManagementLivestock HousingEnvironmental ComplianceOrganic ProductionBusiness BenchmarkingDecision Making

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactive ApproachInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePromar

Certifications & Qualifications

Full UK Driving LicenceAgricultural QualificationAgriscience QualificationBusiness-Related Qualification

Industry Keywords

FarmingAgricultureFarm ConsultancySustainabilityClient-Facing Role

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Building trusted, long-term relationships with farming clients.
Visiting farms to understand business performance, technical challenges and improvement opportunities.
Carrying out technical and financial analysis to identify strengths, risks and areas for improvement.
Using Promar and wider industry benchmarking data to provide clear, objective insight.
Delivering practical recommendations that support profitability, efficiency, sustainability and resilience.
Supporting clients with areas such as nutrition, fertility, forage and soil management, livestock housing, farm infrastructure, environmental compliance, organic production and diversification.
Helping farmers review business performance, plan for the future and make informed decisions.
Growing and developing your own client base over time.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across Promar and the wider business.
Taking part in team meetings, company events, agricultural shows, conferences and industry networking opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to understand client needs and influence key decision makers.
A genuine interest in farm business performance, technical improvement and long-term sustainability.
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload in a field-based role.
Confidence using data, insight and practical knowledge to support decision making.
A proactive approach to developing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
Good digital skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and other business systems.
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to farms, client meetings and industry events.
Experience in agriculture, farm consultancy (big plus), technical sales, nutrition, farm business management or another client-facing agricultural role would be valuable.
An agricultural, agriscience or business-related qualification would also be beneficial, but we are open to different backgrounds where you can demonstrate relevant knowledge, credibility and a strong interest in supporting farming clients.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities