A Co. Kerry-based livestock mart has announced it is searching for a new mart manager.

Listowel Livestock Market Ltd. has confirmed it is currently seeking to recruit a person to step into the role of mart manager.

The successful candidate will take over all management responsibility and head up the day-to-day running and development of the Kerry-based business.

Mart management has said that the ideal candidate will show a strong ability to promote existing activities to ensure the mart maintains its current market position and expands its online market of livestock.

Candidates should be strategic thinkers and excellent leaders with the following:

The role is a full time permanent position based in Listowel and according to Listowel Mart "the opportunity is an excellent chance for an ambitious candidate to progress both themselves and the business. A generous remuneration package is on offer for the right candidate".

The mart hosted a weanling sale on Wednesday, July 20, with strong prices secure for quality continental weanlings.

Sample prices from the sale:

Listowel Mart hosts a calf and weanling sale on Wednesday's at 11:30a.m with a dairy sale on Wednesdays at midday. The mart also hosts a general cattle sale every Thursday.