Sales and Technical Manager, Iceland
Apply within: 02.01.2024
Job Purpose
Application deadline:
2nd January 2024
Location:
Icland
Website:
Contact:
Julius Kristjansson, People Manager, Benchmark Genetics Iceland:
Julius.kristjansson@bmkgenetics.com, Mobile: +354 8597277
Kate F. Stenerud, Commercial Director Salmon, Benchmark:
kate.f.stenerud@benchmarkplc.com,
Mobile: +47 91740144
The Sales and Technical Manager oversees all sales-related activities concerning salmon ova, lumpfish, health-related products, and salmon to customers in Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Additionally, the role involves managing sales from Iceland to specific land-based production companies worldwide. The primary responsibility of the Sales and Technical Manager is to support Benchmark Genetics and Animal Health activities in the Icelandic market. This position is pivotal in upholding Benchmark's prominent position in the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry in Iceland.
The role requires frequent travel to customer sites across Icelandic and Faroese hatcheries and Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facilities to oversee and coordinate salmon egg inputs. It also involves providing technical support to freshwater and seawater customers on various aspects, including genetics and fish health. Reporting to the Commercial Director, Salmon, the Sales and Technical Manager collaborates with the Commercial Lead UK and Global Land-Based teams when necessary and plays a crucial role within the Commercial team.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales management for salmon ova customers, with special responsibility for Icelandic and Faroese customers
- Sales of health products from Benchmark Animal Health to Icelandic customers
- Provide support for the sale of caviar and salmon globally from Benchamark Genetics Iceland
- Management and coordination of salmon sales (Non-maturing fish).
- Maintain and update sales information in Breed Control.
- Sales of lumpfish, delivery and follow up on customers, planning with General Manager, Iceland
- Frequent visits and provide support to customers for all relevant Benchmark products
- Create and maintain good relationships with clients
- Contribute when appropriate with other part’s of the Bennchmark organisation
Qualifications and experience
Strong aquaculture experience and a solid understanding of production.
University degree or equivalent industry experience.
Commercial mindset, preferred sale experience and able to demonstrate excellent results
Personal attributes/characteristics
- Ability to build and develop relationships at all levels
- A self-starter comfortable with working remotely and with colleagues in a variety of international locations
- Self-motivated and autonomous with practical time management abilities
- Flexible and able to travel nationally and internationally as required
- Excellent problem-solving skills and initiative
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to live Benchmark´s values (Passionate, Collaborative, Commercial and Innovative)
Reports to: Commercial Director Salmon, with a dotted line to General Manager, Iceland
Direct Reports: none
Location: Iceland with regular travel. Hybrid home and office working.
Contact:
Julius Kristjansson, People Manager, Benchmark Genetics Iceland:
Julius.kristjansson@bmkgenetics.com, Mobile: +354 8597277
Kate F. Stenerud, Commercial Director Salmon, Benchmark: kate.f.stenerud@benchmarkplc.com,
Mobile: +47 91740144
Application deadline: 02.01.24