Territory Sales Manager - Gippsland, Australia - Agricultural Appointments

Description

Our client
Our client provides science-based bovine genetic products and solutions for progressive dairy and beef producers around the world. Their passion is to help dairy and beef producers achieve their business goals, farm sustainably, and enjoy life. Their commitment is to lead the dairy and beef industry in finding solutions to lower methane emissions and breed long-lasting, climate-friendly cows.

Role
Due to their ongoing significant expansion, there is now an outstanding and rare opportunity for a passionate sales professional to join their team for the Gippsland area. To be successful in this role, you will have strong communication skills at all levels within the Dairy industry and have relevant experience or a strong understanding of the artificial breeding or Herd Improvement Industry. You will have a good understanding of technology and an ability to sell a technical product. You will also have superior organisation and presentation skills and want to and feel comfortable working in a relationship based, customer facing role within a small but dynamic company.

Responsibilities

• Achieve the gross sales budget for the year;
• Optimise sales and profits through implementation of approved marketing plans and campaigns;
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with dairy and beef producers;
• Assist in the development and implementation of sales strategies and marketing plans for the territory;
• Strategic area planning delivering quality and quantity of customer calls;
• Display knowledge regarding the products, industry and competitor's offerings.

Requirements

• Sales experience, preferably dairy;
• An understanding and/or experience of dairy production systems and farm performance (both production and commercial);
• An understanding ofartificial breeding practices in cattle;
• Strong communication skills that will allow you to build and maintain credibility at end user level and allow you to be comfortable working in a relationship based, customer facing role;
• Tertiary qualifications in an agribusiness or technical discipline will be highly regarded;
• A current driver's license and a willingness to travel throughout the territory on a regular basis are essential.

Location & Remuneration
The role is located in the Gippsland region of Victoria. Remuneration is good (salary, 11% super, car, laptop, phone, insurance) with a good bonus scheme. The company offers significant ongoing learning opportunities including international travel for training purposes.

To Apply
Please apply for this role online (SEEK or ). For a confidential discussion on the role, please call Dr. Ray Johnson, Senior Agribusiness Consultant and Managing Director, Agricultural Appointments on or email at