Account Manager, Swine Sales (Manitoba, Canada)

PIC Canada, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a highly motivated 

The preferred location for the position is in Manitoba, Canada. Travel approximately 50%, domestic and occasionally international.

The salary for this position starts at $80,000-125,000 CAD with commission opportunity. The amount provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• Develop and maintain favorable relationships with new and existing clients to increase revenue.
• Identify Customer Needs: Listen to customers’ problems and needs and present products or services that can help; ensure that organizational goods or services consistently meet client needs.
• Create and manage budget and forecasts for area of responsibility.
• Negotiate, sustain and renew customer contracts.
• Resolve customer issues/problems: Resolve customer issues/problems, research and make recommendations for potential product enhancements or modifications to increase sales.
• Communicate and sell the value proposition to customers and prospects.
• Identify, target and converts prospects and opportunities to new business.
• Develop an account plan and effectively utilize internal resources to implement necessary actions to achieve growth and profitability in assigned accounts and area of responsibility.
• Identify the potential market area to develop a plan of penetration.

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• A university degree in Animal Science or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in swine sales including pig production, with the understanding production metrics, business impact and financial management.
• Proven track record of developing, managing, and delivering against annual budgets, as well as successfully leading cross-functional account teams.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Dynamics and Sales software, such as Power BI and Customer Engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and stakeholders at multiple levels within customer organizations.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and contract management skills, with the ability to drive mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Proven strategic thinking and account planning capabilities, including identifying growth opportunities, managing pipelines, and executing customer-specific strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate value propositions and deliver impactful customer engagements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable solutions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across internal functions such as technical, operations, and commercial teams.
• High level of organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual French and English.

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Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

PIC, our swine division, currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide, and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, extended health, vision, and dental coverage, emergency travel assistance, employee assistance program, H.S.A/W.S.A., retirement plans (RRSP/DPSP), paid holidays and ETO (earned time off).

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, color, 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. 

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.