Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Ruminant Business Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing sales with key customers.
You will act as the primary link between us and our farmers, accountable for day-to-day relationships and providing solutions to meet their needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Engage with farmers to understand their past, present, and future feed, fertiliser, Veterinary, Dairy Hygiene or other farm input needs.
* Respond to requests for technical advice and seek specialist input from our Technical Development team as required.
* Proactively identify opportunities to improve farm profitability, sustainability, or milk quality.
* Maintain up-to-date and accurate farm data on our CRM system.
* Process orders for feed, fertiliser, Veterinary/other products and ensure delivery to farmers per agreed SLA.
* Provide input to our Technical Development and Marketing teams on product/service portfolio development.
* Execute field marketing/promotional campaigns by communicating new offers directed by our Marketing team.
* Manage monthly cash collection process.
* Drive farmer adoption of our schemes by communicating scheme details and resolving queries.
* Participate in area & regional representative structures.
* Collaborate with local Branch Managers to provide farmers with optimum services across channels.
* Attend and represent us at relevant customer/farmer-facing events.
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Agriculture Science or higher is an advantage but not essential.
* An ability to be resilient in a competitive market.
* A strong knowledge of the technical elements across all categories of Animal Health.
* A strong working knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft and SAP with the ability to learn other systems.
* Strong sales and customer service background.
* Extensive experience in the agricultural industry with strong local market knowledge.
* Proven ability to execute against commercial plans and targets.
About Us
We believe in the value of difference and welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
Benefits
We offer a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Others
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.