At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the go-to advisor for farmers, driving genetic gains and profitability.
- Company: Join a leading agricultural company passionate about innovation and customer success.
- Benefits: Enjoy a performance bonus, 25 days holiday, flexible working, and career development.
- Other info: Work independently, travel across the UK, and grow your career in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in agriculture while building strong relationships with customers.
- Qualifications: Passion for dairy farming or genetics; sales experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Sales and Breeding Advisor
We are looking for someone who is passionate about agriculture, understands the value of genetic progress, and thrives in a customer‑facing, field‑based sales environment.
You will be the key point of contact for our customers across Somerset and Devon.
- You Will
- Serve as the primary advisor for customers, ensuring optimal product and service recommendations to drive genetic gains and farm profitability.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities through strategic prospecting and lead generation.
- Deliver exceptional account management to maintain strong, long‑term relationships with customers.
- Manage your own schedule and customer visits, ensuring consistent field presence across your territory.
- Stay informed on industry trends, biotech innovations, and breeding technologies to support customer success.
Requirements
- Background or strong interest in dairy farming, breeding, or animal genetics.
- Proven sales experience in agriculture, biotech, or a related field preferred – but we welcome applicants from other sectors who bring strong consultative selling skills and a passion for the industry.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self‑motivated, organised, and capable of working independently.
- Based in and happy to travel within the UK.
- Full UK driving license required.
Benefits
- Performance related bonus
- 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
- Pension
- Health Cash back scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee share plan
- Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable)
- Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
- Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages)
- Equal Employment Opportunities
Genus is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates.
Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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Sales and Breeding Advisor employer: Genus PLC
Genus is an exceptional employer for those passionate about agriculture and animal genetics, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonuses, flexible working policies, and access to extensive learning resources, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Located in the beautiful regions of Somerset and Devon, this role provides the unique opportunity to engage with customers in a vibrant agricultural community, making a meaningful impact on farm profitability and genetic progress.
