About this role
Alta Genetics is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Manager to lead our Southwest region team, providing strategic oversight, guidance, and mentorship across California, Arizona, and Nevada. This pivotal role focuses on driving regional growth by identifying key customer segments and delivering exceptional, world-class service to our existing clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruit, lead, coach, develop and retain a team of sales, technical, and service personnel
- Communicate and promote the company to establish the brand and market presence in the area
- Work with the Regional Sales Director to develop annual goals, budgets, marketing plans and targets
- Strategic planning, business development, and profitability for region
- Strong contribution and engagement in all US Sales meetings
- Planning for and taking corrective actions when gaps are identified within the team
- Regularly report on progress and performance of the region
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree is preferred (focus in Animal Science, Dairy Science or Agricultural Science is desirable)
- Possess a sound agricultural background and/or dairy industry experience
- A proven track record of success within a target driven sales environment
- Excitement for a Player/Coach role
- Ability to travel approximately 50% within the region
- Ability to motivate and inspire a team
- Professional presence; ability to present to all levels/audiences
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.
Other facts
About Alta Genetics
We Create Value
We do more than produce and market semen from high caliber sires. We aim to create value for farmers by striving to understand each farm’s individual needs and goals. Our innovative genetic programs and reproductive services make the difference at the farm level. Using customized programs, specific to each producer's needs, we promise to improve individual herd profitability.
We Build Trust
Trust is built on the foundation to provide top quality products and services that deliver on their promise. We commit to providing such programs and services every day. Our unique product development testing standards are the most rigorous and accurate in the world, and are the clearest statement of our commitment to gaining your trust.
We Deliver Results
Our people, who have a passion for the business, can be counted on to deliver beyond expectation. We consistently deliver high impact genetic results and strategies to maximize herd profitability. We provide services to improve each farm's reproductive performance and capitalize on genetic investments.
We take our responsibility seriously – to deliver excellence through our products, programs and services that generate profit for the progressive farms we workw ith around the world.
What you'll do
- The Sales Manager will recruit, lead, coach, and develop a team while driving regional growth through strategic planning and business development. They will also communicate the company's brand and regularly report on the region's performance.
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