Genetic Services Specialist

Main Purpose of Role:

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 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