Nurture your career with I’Anson Brothers

Based in Masham in the heart of North Yorkshire, we are one of the UK’s premier independent animal feed manufacturers. We have been a family owned business since 1900 and our people and commitment to good service are at the heart of what we do.

At I’Anson we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our customers and have been working with some of our clients for generations. Our bond with our customers, both new and old, helps us to ensure we consistently deliver outstanding products with a friendly service.

We couldn’t deliver the quality of products and level of guidance at I’Anson without the commitment and drive of our staff. From our sales team, to our factory operations, to our Board, all of our staff are passionate about what they do and have a strong technical knowledge of agriculture and the animal feed industry.

I’Anson is always on the lookout for self-motivated, passionate people with key expertise in the agricultural sector.

CURRENT POSITIONS

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

A unique opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, talented and experienced sales, marketing and business development professional to take up the newly created post of Commercial Director at one of the UK's leading feed manufacturers with an extensive customer base at home and overseas.

I'Anson Bros Ltd is a dynamic, family owned and managed business that is close to completing the ground-breaking development of a new, £multi-million 200,000+ tonnes capacity feedmill, the most modern and technologically advanced in the UK. It is set to more than double capacity,  drive the development of new products, open up additional, non-core market sectors and create attractive commercial opportunities.

The company has a long record of innovation and for producing high quality, award-winning feed products for the farm, equine, pet and human food sectors, supplying farmers around the UK and exporting it's equine feeds to more than 40 countries world-wide.

As part of a new senior management structure designed to capitalise on this exciting development, the biggest financial investment in the company's 120+ year history, it is now seeking an outstanding and exceptional individual with the drive, ambition and personality to fulfil the pivotal role of Commercial Director.

The successful applicant, who will report to the Managing Director, will have:-

  • A track record for developing and implementing successful sales, marketing and business development strategies

  • Highly polished communications skills and the flare and charisma to build, lead and inspire talented sales teams

  • Strong negotiating skills with a track record of successful dealmaking

  • A passion for new ideas and innovative thinking

  • The experience to nurture and grow existing customer and trade relations

  • The ability to identify and develop new, non-core product/market sector opportunities

  • The expertise to set profitable pricing structures, develop budgets and deliver financial targets 

  • The aptitude to work collaboratively with colleagues across the business

  • A willingness to travel within the UK and internationally as required

Whilst the business is focussed on farm, equine and pet, expanding into other areas is attractive so a broad knowledge of the Feed sector is an advantage. We want to hear from individuals with new ideas, fresh thinking and proven commercial experience who believe they can make a success of the role.

In return we offer:

  • A highly competitive financial and benefits package commensurate with the status and importance of the role, including performance-related annual bonus

  • A relocation allowance

  • Pension

  • Company car or allowance

  • 25 days leave plus statutory holidays per year

IF YOU HAVE THE PROFESSIONALISM, PASSION AND PERSONALITY TO FILL THIS EXCITING ROLE, PLEASE SEND YOUR CV AND COVERING LETTER TO:-

Sarah Richardson
Managing Director
I’Anson Bros Ltd
The Mill
Thorpe Road
Masham
Ripon
HG4 4JB

Email: sarah.richardson@ianson.co.uk

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 15, 2023

CURRENT POSITIONS

Production Operative (Shifts) £30,000+

Working as part of a team in our modern, hygienic production facility you will be responsible for the manufacture and packaging of our highly successful range of animal feed products, produced on our fully automated production lines. Willing to work overtime and shifts, as part of our forward thinking company there is potential for the right candidate to progress within.

Please apply with your CV and covering letter to:
Brian Hobbins, I’Anson Bros Ltd, The Mill, Thorpe Road, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4JB
Tel: 01765 689332
email: brian.hobbins@ianson.co.uk

If any current vacancies don't match your skills and background and you wish to apply speculatively, you are welcome to do so. Please send through a cover letter and a copy of your CV to:

careers@ianson.co.uk