Regional Business Manager - Central England 12m FTC

Pig Improvement Company; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to drive profitable growth in genetics and product sales. This role involves developing strategic plans, managing a high-performing sales team, and ensuring financial accountability within the region. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams while building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders. If you have a passion for the agriculture sector and possess strong leadership and financial management skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in the genetics industry with operational delivery or sales background.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth through effective leadership of the Sales and Service team.
• Manage financial performance and ensure budget alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Financial Acumen

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Role Overview

Drive profitable growth across genetics, service and product sales through effective leadership of the Sales and Service team.

Note that this role is a 12m FTC.

You Will

• Provide professional leadership, developing and executing strategic plans to achieve annual sales targets within the assigned region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders across the region.
• Lead the sales team, overseeing recruitment, training, coaching, performance reviews, and goal setting to drive success.
• Take accountability for financial management within your region, ensuring services are delivered within budget and aligned with financial plans, including cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Support the Regional Service Manager in onboarding new customers and regularly reviewing profitability.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, Marketing, HR, and Health & Safety.

Requirements

• Experience in the genetics industry, with a background in operational delivery or the sales of genetic products to farmers.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with experience in guiding and developing teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and cost control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred but not essential - Degree in relevant related specialism (e.g. Agriculture).