Technical Advisor - Breeders

Job Advert Summary

Arbor Acres has an opportunity available for a Parent Breeder Technical Manager to join the customer support team. The successful candidate will form part of a close-knit technical unit of technical advisors as well as veterinarian support.

For a suitable candidate, Arbor Acres offers an unbeatable working environment, opportunity for development, and a competitive remuneration package. If you thrive in a great culture business, love a team dynamic and believe you can add value to our business, we would love to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements

Critical competencies and skills needed:

• Attention to detail with a systematic, methodical approach.
• Ability to solve problems and take corrective action.
• Excellent planning skills.
• Strong leadership and managerial competencies.
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment with tact, patience and a willingness to work with colleagues.
• Excellent training and knowledge transferring skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Computer literate:

• Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word)
• Knowledge of Eggsactly and Avihance

Experience & Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Relevant Tertiary Education
• Valid Driver’s license
• At least 5 years’ experience in / on farm Poultry Management.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position requires an individual with extensive and detailed experience in Poultry breeding management. Key duties and responsibilities will revolve around:

• Performing site inspections/audits with customer deliveries.
• Actively providing technical insight and knowledge to customers.
• Obtaining, analysing and reporting key customer data about past and present flocks.
• Assisting the General Manager with customer training events.
• Assisting the General Manager with maintaining customer relations.
• Assisting the General Manager with new sales and general promotional work.
• Assisting the General Manager with sales planning and other customer ad hoc requests.