Sales Manager – U.S. Market (Remote, Midwest Preferred)

Emply Denmark; Midwest, Iowa (WY, LA, MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VikingGenetics seeks an ambitious Sales Manager to expand our footprint in the United States. This remote role focuses on building strong on‑farm partnerships with dairy producers to reach breeding goals.

Responsibilities include growing semen sales, identifying farms, and developing tailored breeding strategies, while maintaining CRM records and traveling about 50%. Midwest region preferred, with occasional in-person team meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience selling bovine genetics to dairy customers is preferred.
• Experience selling products or services to dairy farmers.
• Deep understanding of dairy cattle genetic improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident in customer outreach and solution presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Grow semen sales within your assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dairy farmers.
• Identify farms that align with VikingGenetics breeding objectives.
• Develop tailored breeding strategies using VikingGenetics.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
• Plan and manage your schedule and travel (~50%).
• Participate in remote and occasional in-person team meetings.
• Represent VikingGenetics at customer visits, events and activities.

Skills

Dairy genetics sales

Dairy farmer outreach

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Animal Science

Tools

MS Office & BI

Job description

Sales Manager – U.S. Market (Remote, Midwest Preferred)

VikingGenetics is seeking an ambitious, self‑motivated Sales Manager with a passion for Nordic bovine genetics to help expand our presence in the United States. We are growing rapidly as an independent company in the U.S., and we’re looking for someone who can take true ownership of their territory—building strong on‑farm relationships and supporting dairy producers in reaching their breeding goals.

If you thrive on developing trusted partnerships with farmers and want to represent a globally respected brand, this is the role for you.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Grow semen sales within your assigned territory
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dairy farmers
• Identify farms that align with VikingGenetics’ breeding objectives
• Develop tailored breeding strategies using VikingGenetics
• Maintain accurate records and activities in the CRM system
• Plan and manage your schedule and travel (approx. 50%)
• Participate in remote and occasional in‑person team meetings
• Represent VikingGenetics professionally at customer visits, events, and team activities

Workplace: Remote (home office) –

Preferred Region: Midwest (WI, MN, IA, SD) – strong candidates from other states are also welcome.

Your qualifications:

• Experience selling bovine genetics (preferred)
• Experience selling products or services to dairy farmers
• Deep understanding of dairy cattle genetic improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident in customer outreach and solution presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)

What you bring:

• Ability to work effectively and independently from a home office
• Passion for Nordic values and helping farmers breed healthy, efficient, profitable cows
• Strong organizational skills and comfort with frequent travel
• Persistence and resilience—comfortable hearing “no”
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
• Broad understanding of the U.S. dairy industry, including production economics, regulations, feed costs, milk/beef pricing, and daily farm operations
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and passport

What we offer:

We offer an exciting role in a professional, fast‑growing, and mission‑driven organization, with opportunities for personal and career development. You will be member of a team of passionate colleagues committed to future‑friendly farming, in a culture that values initiative, enthusiasm, responsibility, creativity, and quality.

Deadline: As soon as possible

Job area: Sales

Position type: Full time

Voices from VikingGenetics

VikingGenetics is one of the world-leading providers of bovine genetic products and solutions, co-operatively owned by over 17,000 dairy and beef farmers in Denmark, Sweden and Finland. Our unique combination of breeding for health traits as well as production has led to a position as domestic market leader in the Nordic countries and strong player globally. VikingGenetics’ breeding programme is designed to increase the profitability of our customers, some of the world’s leading farmers. We employ 170 people internationally.

Our values: Committed Trustworthy Customer oriented Ambitious