District Sales Manger
About The Position
Alta Genetics has an immediate opening for a District Sales Manager in Quebec, Canada. This position will work within a team that delivers high quality genetic products, services and programs to increase profitability for our clients. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, results-driven, and has previous consulting/ sales experience in the agricultural, farming or dairy sector. Using Alta Genetics’ consulting sales tools and technology, you will develop and grow partnerships with our customers by listening to their needs, showing the value of our products and programs and seeking solutions to help their operations be more profitable. Alta Genetics is a global leader in the production, marketing, and distribution of beef and dairy cattle genetics worldwide, with retail operations in 14 markets and partners in more than 55 wholesale markets. We provide dairy and beef consulting services and solutions in cow activity and health monitoring, calf nutrition, reproduction, and herd management programs. Through industry-leading training and development programs, Alta Genetics aspires to be the most resourceful, valuable, and trusted partner for progressive dairy farms and beef ranches that nourish the world through sustainable and profitable operations. Alta has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.
Requirements
- Bilingual French/English REQUIRED
- Exceptional customer relations and communication skills.
- Willing to challenge the status quo and encourage innovative ideas and techniques
- Self-starter, results oriented, and driven by developing win-win solutions.
- Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior sales experience an asset
- In depth genetic knowledge and familiarity with dairy management software programs are considered assets
Responsibilities
- Assess producer needs and deliver upon requests
- Promote and sell Alta's genetics, related products and services to retail accounts
- Provide an excellent and efficient service to clients; by providing a superior level of consulting
- Provide continuous improvements to our clients, based on assessment of their individual business needs
- Increase Alta's market share through existing customer base and core business of large herds
- Educate dairy producers and industry partners regarding the value of Alta's products and services, as well as the latest reproduction and management technologies
- Promote Alta products and services at local and regional dairy events
- Participate in domestic or corporate projects upon request
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
