Genetics Consultant

Cogent Breeding; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in the UK is seeking a Sales Advisor to support dairy and beef farmers in achieving genetic improvement through a strong advisory service. You will manage relationships and offer tailored recommendations while ensuring excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Bovine Breeding Industry, a proven sales record, and strong communication skills. This role includes benefits such as annual leave and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 23 days

Matched Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)

BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan

Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years

Qualifications

• Proven ability to achieve or exceed sales targets.
• Knowledge of the Bovine Breeding Industry.
• Experience in a fast-paced sales role.
• Exceptional communication skills at all levels.
• Strong customer service abilities.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide farmers advice on meeting targets and improvements.
• Manage a portfolio of customers to meet sales targets.
• Develop knowledge of products and share with the team.
• Attend agricultural events to market products.
• Plan and prioritize daily farm visits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Sales targeting

Customer service

Communication

Industry knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Being part of a dynamic UK Sales team, you will report to the Area Sales Manager in your area. It will be your responsibility to provide a first class breeding advisory service to dairy and beef farmers on the Cogent portfolio of products & services to achieve genetic improvement in the customer's herd., Establishing and maintaining good customer relationships and provide excellent customer service at all times by understanding the customers business need.

Responsibilities

• Providing farmers with the best advice and options on how they meet their individual targets on farm and make recommendations for improvement.
• Managing and building a portfolio of customers to achieve your individual targets.
• To develop & maintain knowledge of the Cogent portfolio of products & services & share this knowledge with their team.
• Continually developing and improving both yourself and working practices.
• To ensure that the Cogent policies and procedures are adhered to by themselves and their team.
• To attend agricultural events to market and promote Cogent products & services.
• To develop & maintain knowledge of the industry and market trends & share their knowledge with their team.
• To continuously develop and improve both themselves, their team and processes and procedures.
• To comply with Company policy and best practice in security, legal and regulatory compliance.
• Reviewing, planning and prioritising your daily farm visit, As part of your role you may be required to stay away from home from time to time to attend meetings and events. You may be asked to travel overseas on study tours from time to time.

Qualifications

• Able to consistently achieve or exceed an annual sales target.
• Have knowledge of the Bovine Breeding Industry.
• Experience of working in a fast paced and sales focused role, achieving sales targets.
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Smart and tidy appearance at all times.
• Be flexible in their approach to getting the job done.
• Have a full UK driving license.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Matched Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance (4 times basic salary).
• BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan.
• Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years.