Description:
Job Description
Main Purpose of Role:
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Being part of our dynamic Northern Ireland team, you will report to the Genetic Services Manager. It will be your responsibility to provide a first-class advisory service to dairy and beef farmers on the Cogent portfolio of products and services to achieve improvements to the customer's herd.
Key Responsibilities:
- To run an efficient service utilising the pedigree mating service where possible
- To build effective relationships with customers to deliver a service that meets their breeding requirements
- Provide support across departments including Precision and Sales in delivering a professional service to new and existing customers
- To manage and update the supporting IT database
- To provide detailed action reports to customers and sales staff
- Take responsibility for all record keeping and herd reports
- Manage your own diary and accommodate customer and sales staff requests where possible
- Continuously develop and improve the working practices of both you and your team
Essential skills:
- Excellent knowledge of pedigree and commercial dairy cattle breeding
- Demonstrate a good understanding of cattle physiology
- An ability to build and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally
- Have excellent knowledge and experience of MS office packages
- Be prepared to xwwtmva travel to carry out your role
- Full clean driving licence
Enhanced Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
- BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan
- Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years
- Enhanced Family Leave