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Animal Comfort & Performance Advisor // Conseiller en confort et performance animale (ACPA)
Sherbrooke, Quebec
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Reporting to the National Sales & Business Development Lead, the Animal Comfort & Performance Advisor (ACPA) is responsible for maintaining and developing dealer relationships, promoting Animat solutions, delivering training programs, and identifying new business opportunities within the assigned territory. Territory would be Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes.
As the primary owner of dealer channel accounts, the ACPA plays a critical role in advising end users (farmers) on optimizing animal comfort, health, and operational performance through Animat solutions. This includes providing hands-on expertise, practical recommendations, and tailored solutions to enhance animal welfare, increase productivity, and maximize ROI.
The ACPA serves as the bridge between farm clients and the dealer network, ensuring end-user needs are understood, solutions are implemented effectively, and dealers are supported to grow their business.
Key Responsibilities:
Dealer Management & Sales Support
Maintain and develop relationships with existing dealer accounts.
Promote Animat solutions to drive sales through the dealer network.
Develop and deliver training programs and technical support for dealer teams.
Serve as the main point of contact for dealer accounts to ensure seamless business flow.
Conduct regular farm visits to demonstrate products, provide technical support, and gather feedback.
Address customer inquiries, complaints, and concerns promptly.
Support marketing activities, including trade shows, conferences, and other events.
End-User Advisory
Advise farmers on optimizing animal comfort, health, and herd performance.
Provide tailored solutions leveraging Animat products and technologies.
Conduct farm assessments, make recommendations, and support implementation.
Demonstrate ROI and operational benefits of Animat solutions.
Business Development
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the territory.
Develop plans to expand Animat’s market presence and product adoption.
Collaborate with dealers to convert end-user needs into sales opportunities.
Performance Monitoring
Monitor KPIs, sales metrics, and dealer performance across the territory.
Identify gaps or underperformance and implement corrective actions with dealers and internal teams.
Report progress and insights to the National Sales & Business Development Lead.
Market Intelligence
Provide feedback on market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.
Contribute insights to product development and positioning.
Product & Market Knowledge
Stay updated on industry trends, dairy and beef farming practices, and competitor activities.
Develop a deep understanding of Animat’s product portfolio and its application in livestock operations.
Provide input to the product development team based on customer feedback.
Sales Reporting & Analysis
Track projects and opportunities to ensure cohesive development of Animat sales in the territory.
Use CRM tools to plan visits, record activities, and schedule follow-ups.
Prepare structured and ad hoc market reports to track performance and support sales targets.
Key Competencies
Strong knowledge of animal husbandry, dairy and/or beef production, and herd management.
Technical expertise in animal comfort solutions (mats, bedding, mattress systems)
Excellent advisory and consultative skills with farm clients.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with dealers and end users.
Ability to interpret and act on sales metrics and KPIs.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage a large territory independently.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across internal teams to achieve results.
Financial acumen and business-minded approach.
Success Metrics
Growth in dealer sales and territory revenue.
Successful adoption of Animat solutions by end-user clients.
Improved farm performance metrics (animal comfort, health, productivity).
High dealer satisfaction and engagement.
Effective training and support delivered to dealer networks.
Qualifications & Experience
University degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or related field; relevant agricultural experience accepted.
Minimum 5 years of sales, advisory, or technical support experience in agriculture industries.
Strong understanding of dairy and/or beef farm operations and farmer needs.
Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
Relevant du Responsable national des ventes et du développement des affaires, le Conseiller en confort et performance animale (ACPA) est responsable de développer les activités d’Animat dans son territoire en établissant de solides partenariats avec les concessionnaires, en créant de la demande auprès des utilisateurs finaux et en offrant des conseils d’expert en matière de confort animal, de performance et de rentabilité des exploitations agricoles. Le territoire serait le Québec, l’Ontario et les provinces maritimes.
En tant que principal responsable des comptes du réseau de détaillants dans son territoire, l’ACPA travaille étroitement avec les détaillants tout en maintenant une forte présence auprès des producteurs et des exploitations d’élevage. Le rôle combine leadership commercial, expertise technique, consultation auprès des producteurs et développement des affaires afin d’identifier les besoins des clients et de les traduire en solutions Animat.
L’ACPA agit comme le lien entre le producteur, le concessionnaire et Animat, en s’assurant que les besoins du client sont bien compris, que la bonne solution est recommandée, que le concessionnaire dispose des outils nécessaires pour la vendre et que les occasions d’affaires sont converties en ventes rentables.
L’ACPA ne se limite pas à vendre des produits : il aide les producteurs à prendre de meilleures décisions en matière de confort animal, de performance des installations et de retour sur investissement.
Principales responsabilités
Gestion des détaillants et développement du réseau
Gérer et développer les relations avec les détaillants assignés.
Élaborer des plans de territoire et des stratégies de comptes afin d’accroître les ventes d’Animat par l’intermédiaire du réseau de concessionnaires.
Établir de solides relations avec les propriétaires, gestionnaires, représentants des ventes et principaux influenceurs des concessionnaires.
Former les équipes des détaillants sur les produits Animat, leurs applications, leurs avantages et leur différenciation par rapport à la concurrence.
Fournir aux détaillants les outils, les connaissances et le soutien nécessaires pour vendre efficacement les solutions Animat.
Identifier les écarts de performance des et mettre en place des plans d’action visant à améliorer les ventes.
Soutenir les détaillants dans les soumissions, les projets, la sélection de produits, les questions techniques et les occasions clients.
Assurer une communication et un suivi efficaces entre Animat, les détaillants et les utilisateurs finaux.
Participer aux rencontres de concessionnaires, journées portes ouvertes, salons professionnels, conférences et autres activités commerciales.
Conseil aux producteurs et utilisateurs finaux
Développer des relations directes avec les producteurs, éleveurs, consultants, vétérinaires, nutritionnistes et autres influenceurs du secteur agricole.
Effectuer des visites à la ferme et des évaluations des installations afin de comprendre les besoins des clients et d’identifier les occasions d’affaires.
Conseiller les producteurs sur des solutions permettant d’améliorer :
Le confort des animaux
La santé et le bien-être animal
La traction et la mobilité
La propreté et l’hygiène
La gestion de la litière
L’efficacit
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