Commercial Manager
Lough Egish Co Monaghan
Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties.
With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 6 locations on a cross border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world's foremost 'blue chip' companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide.
The Group's Agribusiness Division operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.
Lakeland Dairies is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Commercial Manager to join our leadership team. This is a pivotal role within our Sales department, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, drive growth, and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced agri-business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
As Commercial Manager, you will:
* Lead initiatives to grow our milk supplier base for animal feed.
* Direct and develop a high-performing sales team aligned with strategic goals.
* Expand the team's capabilities and geographic reach to meet evolving customer needs.
* Design and execute ambitious sales and marketing growth plans.
* Foster a culture of performance, engagement, and continuous improvement.
* Oversee the sales support function to ensure timely and accurate information delivery.
* Monitor performance against KPIs and budgets, ensuring compliance with pricing and cost controls.
* Collaborate with credit control to manage debtors and meet strict targets.
* Ensure product quality and manage customer complaints in line with company standards.
* Work closely with logistics to exceed customer delivery expectations.
* Contribute to new product development and commercialisation strategies.
* Partner with IT to implement technologies that enhance commercial effectiveness.
* Support HR initiatives including talent management, training, and employee relations.
* Promote health and safety compliance and uphold data protection standards.
What We're Looking For:
* Proven leadership experience in a commercial or sales management role.
* Strong strategic thinking and operational execution skills.
* Excellent communication and team development capabilities.
* A passion for agriculture and customer-focused innovation.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and employee engagement.
To apply, please e-mail your CV to Conor McIntyre, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
) quoting reference AGRI0161
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12/09/2025
Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at or email
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
* Production: 1 year (preferred)
* Computer literacy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: On the road