About this role
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.
POSITION ACTIVITIES / DUTIES
- 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
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.
QUALIFICATIONS/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.
- Prior sales experience an asset
- In depth genetic knowledge and familiarity with dairy management software programs are considered assets
- Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
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.
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About URUS Group
AgSource is a broad-based agricultural service cooperative specializing in laboratory testing and the generation of value-added management information. AgSource began as a dairy records cooperative in 1959 to provide computer management information from Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) testing. The cooperative has since grown to encompass all aspects of dairy information management service and has diversified its testing services to meet the broader needs of the agricultural industry.
AgSource Dairy is the only full-service dairy management information provider in the country, conducting research and development, field data collection, laboratory analysis and diagnostics, meter service and outreach and education, resulting in high quality decision tools for dairy producers. We continue to provide for the changing needs of our members with advanced management reports, such as the Transition Cow Index® and KetoMonitor® and popular programs like AgSourceDM™ and MyAgSource® .
AgSource Laboratories has become a leader in agricultural and environmental laboratory analysis and information management services and has become one of the largest soil testing organizations in the country. Some would be content to remain as we are today, but AgSource is unwilling to settle in the pursuit of excellence. In cooperation with our partners, AgSource strives to increase research and development of improved management decision tools, working together for the overall benefit of our members and customers and the agriculture industry as a whole.
What you'll do
- The District Sales Manager will assess producer needs and promote Alta's genetics and services to retail accounts. They will provide consulting services to clients and work to increase market share through existing customer relationships.
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