Commercial Manager, Northern Ireland

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to drive performance and growth across Northern Ireland. Leading the Sales and Service functions

You will lead a geographically dispersed team of Sales Breeding Advisors and Reproductive Management Specialists, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You will possess strong commercial acumen, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

• Leadership & Team Development

  • Inspire and manage a high-performing team across Northern Ireland.
  • Set clear expectations, provide regular coaching, and embed a culture of engagement and accountability.

• Market Insight & Risk Management

  • Maintain strong external networks to identify market opportunities and mitigate risks proactively.

• Customer Growth & Onboarding

  • Partner with Regional Business Managers and Sales teams to identify and convert new customer opportunities.
  • Oversee onboarding processes to ensure seamless transitions and early-stage customer satisfaction.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships across Genus ABS to support employee retention and customer satisfaction.

• Commercial & Financial Oversight

  • Monitor performance metrics and P&L data to drive efficiency and profitability.

• Brand & Stakeholder Representation

  • Represent Genus ABS professionally to internal and external stakeholders.

• Health, Safety & Wellbeing

  • Champion health and safety standards in partnership with H&S teams.

• Training & Capability Development

  • Collaborate with internal experts to deliver impactful coaching and training.

• Strategic Engagement

  • Act as a central connector between field operations, technical services, marketing, finance, and people teams.

• Proven leadership experience in a geographically dispersed team environment.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing P&L.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive customer growth and satisfaction.
• Knowledge of agricultural or animal breeding services is a plus.
• Commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing standards.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays 
• NFU Pension
• Health Cash back scheme 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee share plan 
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages) 

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.