GENETICS CONSULTANT

Reporting to: Regional Sales Manager

Primary Location: South West Scotland

Department: UK Sales

Working Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Type: Permanent

Benefits: Annual leave entitlement starting at 21 days, up to 25 days following 2 years service plus bank holidays, Pension, Life Assurance (4 times basic salary), Sales Bonus, Employee Discounts

Closing date: 16.07.2021

Cogent Breeding Limited have an exciting opportunity for an individual who has a proven sales background in agriculture who is results-driven, but who can deliver on 'Our Promise' selling pioneering genetics to farmers to achieve their individual goals.

Being part of a dynamic UK Sales team you will report to the Regional 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 and services to achieve genetic improvement in the customers herd.

Tasks include:
• Establishing & maintaining good customer relationships and provide excellent customer service at all times by understanding the customers business need.
• Providing farmers with the best advice and options on how they meet their individual targets on farm and make recommendations for improvements.
• Managing and building a portfolio of customers in order to achieve your individual targets.
• Reviewing, planning and prioritising your daily farm visits Developing & maintaining your knowledge of the Cogent portfolio of products & services and maintain your knowledge of the industry and market trends.
• Continually developing and improving both yourself and working practices.

What will I need to be considered for this Genetics Consultant vacancy?
• Have knowledge of the Bovine Breeding Industry.
• Proven experience of working within a fast paced and focussed sales role and achieving individual targets.
• Motivated and driven to achieve results.
• A strong communicator both verbally and written.
• Good at building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Smart and tidy appearance.
• Full clean driving license.

What will I receive in return?
• You will be joining a reputable business with a friendly culture where you'll be able to apply your expertise and skills, be encouraged and supported to further develop your career.
• Salary: Competitive.
• Sales Bonus.

Enhanced Benefits:
• Annual leave entitlement starting at 21 days, up to 25 days following 2 years’ service, plus bank holidays.
• Matching Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance (4 times basic salary).
• Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years.
• Employee Discounts.

To apply please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@cogentuk.com.