Farm Advisor - central/eastern New York

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Farm Advisor

Are you a seasoned sales professional in the dairy space?

Are you tired of seeing old approaches to animal health leave farmers and animals disappointed?

Are you typically drawn to new, innovative technologies?

Do you wonder about the future of agriculture?

Does working with cutting edge technology motivate and excite you?

You may be a fit for our team and technology!

WHO ARE WE?

At AHV (Animal Health Vision), we believe in the power of the immune system/animal wellness/seeing things differently.

AHV (Animal Health Vision) delivers patented alternatives to antibiotics to an industry that’s starving for new health tools.

AHV (Animal Health Vision) is the industry leader in quorum sensing powered animal health solutions (patented alternative to antibiotics) and value-added advisory services. AHV develops multi-award-winning, innovative and sustainable solutions to overcome significant obstacles in the animal health sector.

AHV NORTH AMERICA

AHV North America was launched to propel AHV International to global market leadership for the next generation of animal health. We are a farmer first organization which aims to empower dairy farmers with new solutions to naturally optimize animal health, improve profitability, and positively impact their environmental footprint. Due to the novel nature of our technology, we will work directly with the dairy farmer via on-farm and data driven tools to ensure success.

THE POSITION

As a result of our continued success, we are now recruiting for a Farm Advisor to join our world class, purpose-driven team, and challenge the status quo in our pursuit of excellence and innovation in animal health and the world.

The farm advisor’s role is primarily to support commercially and technically customers within your region. Utilizing your background to build relationships with dairies on the health of their herds, you will lead your territory business as though it’s your own You will function as a technical salesperson, but also as a teacher who is bringing never-before-seen solutionsto the farm.

We are ushering in a new era of animal health. Are you with us?

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Providing advice and guidance to dairy farmers on AHV concepts
  • Identifying and developing new business prospects whilst maintaining established accounts to ensure ongoing business delivery & growth opportunities are recognised
  • To Achieving all revenue & client retention targets
  • To maintain and manage an active prospect list of all potential customers in an assigned area that will be called on regularly
  • Working collaboratively as part of a self-organized, decentralized team
  • To complete all customer requisitions in a timely & accurate manner
  • Managing product/stock levels
  • To stay abreast of product developments & market trends

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Requirements

IDEAL CRITERIA:

  • Previous field sales experience, minimum 12 months
  • Knowledge of, or experience in, the agricultural sector ideally within the Dairy industry
  • Exemplary communication skills
  • Growth mindset
  • Clean Valid driving licence
  • IT literate
  • Self-motivated with a drive for results
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team

Benefits

OUR OFFER:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Lucrative commission scheme – monthly commission based on % of total gross sales. Prior quarters success determines following quarter’s percentage, up to 9% of sales. Unlimited earning potential with uncapped commission.
  • Entrepreneurial position with plenty of room for initiative and development
  • Open and informal working atmosphere and helpful, enthusiastic colleagues
  • Casual Dress
  • Company Vehicle or program equivalent
  • Company Mobile Phone or program equivalent
  • 401k with generous employer match
  • Laptop
  • Strong health, dental and vision insurance, partially company sponsored

Ready to trailblaze the future of animal health?
Apply today and help us build a healthier, more sustainable world for the next generation of producers and animals.

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