About

• About eShepherd
• At eShepherd, we’re transforming the future of farming. Our breakthrough virtual fencing technology is changing how farmers manage livestock, offering freedom, flexibility, and smarter ways to care for land and animals.
• Using GPS-enabled solar neckbands, farmers can create digital fence lines from their phone - reducing labour, improving land use, and boosting animal welfare. It’s innovation with real-world impact.
• We operate with the energy and agility of a fast-scaling startup, powered by Gallagher - a global tech leader trusted for over 85 years in more than 160 countries. You’ll get the excitement of building something new, backed by the stability and resources of a proven giant.
• Watch: Gallagher Power To Farm – YouTube
• Watch: Introducing eShepherd™ Virtual Fencing – YouTube
• The Opportunity
• We’re seeking a Business Development Manager based in the UK to help expand eShepherd across the Europe region. This role combines strategic growth with hands-on engagement.
• What You’ll Do
• Drive adoption of eShepherd™ across the UK and Europe - turn interest into action
• Build strong relationships with farmers and industry partners
• Convert leads into loyal customers and grow revenue
• Shape go-to-market strategies and support pilot programs
• Gather insights to improve product and customer experience
• In Your First Months You’ll
• Engage early adopters and champion their success
• Help launch market entry plans and scale awareness
• Turn pilot projects into long-term partnerships
• Represent eShepherd at key AgTech events
• What We’re Looking for
• Strong interest or experience in AgTech or livestock farming
• Background in business development or customer-facing roles
• Fluency in English + one other European language (additional languages a plus)
• Confident communicator and proactive collaborator
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe
• Degree in Agriculture, Business, or Marketing is a plus
• Benefits We Offer
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive salary plus 20% sales incentive and the tools you need to succeed.
• The energy of a high-growth startup combined with Gallagher’s stability.
• Career development opportunities as we expand globally.
• Technology and resources that make your job easier.
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration and practical problem-solving.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including our Employee Assistance Program.
• Don’t quite tick all the boxes? We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you’re excited about this role and believe you can make an impact - even if your experience doesn’t tick every box - we’d love to hear from you. Your unique perspective could be exactly what we need!
• Love what we’re building but this role isn’t quite your match? Join our talent pool! We’re scaling fast and new opportunities are always emerging - your skills could be exactly what we need next!