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Head Of Sales

CEVA Logistics
Lenexa, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

Head of Sales, GENESYS

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with. Together, let‘s share our talents.

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet. We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats), and wildlife.

Indeed, our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals, and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a ‘One Health‘ approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Your missions :

Head of Sales, GENESYS (Gender Sorting System)

Location : Remote (Home-Based) – located anywhere in the US

The Head of Sales, GENESYS leads US commercial sales efforts for Ceva’s new hatchery automation device called GENESYS - Gender Sorting System. GENESYS is designed to separate male and female chicks in the hatchery before transporting them to poultry farms. GENESYS uses artificial intelligence and a proprietary scanning system to accurately and rapidly distinguish between male and female chicks.

The Head of Sales, GENESYS is a new role within Ceva that will serve as the commercial lead for all technical sales activities related to GENESYS. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of all aspects of poultry live production—hatcheries, feed mills, broilers, and breeders. They must also be able to develop a deep understanding of all the technical facets of GENESYS.

The Head of Sales, GENESYS collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including Ceva’s Strategic Account and territory sales managers, Veterinary Services, Vaccination Services and Equipment (VSE) teams, and Ceva’s global hatchery equipment and automation teams, to deliver tailored solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Sales Strategy and Execution : Drives the success of GENESYS by developing and executing robust sales strategies aimed at achieving revenue targets and expanding market share. This involves analyzing market trends, identifying key opportunities, and crafting tailored approaches to engage potential customers effectively. Maintains and strengthens relationships with existing clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty while fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Customer Engagement and Relationship Management : Acts as the primary liaison between customers and the organization, focusing on understanding their needs and operational challenges. Provides tailored solutions, ensuring the GENESYS system delivers maximum value to the customer.
  • Technical and Commercial Collaboration : Collaborates closely with the GENESYS Technical Support Manager, Ceva’s Sales teams, Veterinary Services team, VSE team, and Ecat-iD Engineering Team to guarantee smooth and efficient installations of equipment and to promptly address and resolve any technical issues that arise.
  • Market Analysis and Reporting : Actively monitors market trends, competitor strategies, and evolving customer preferences to identify potential growth opportunities and mitigate risks. Documents all customer interactions, sales activities, and market intelligence in the CRM system.
  • Other Duties : Completes other duties as required.

Core Competencies :

  • Client Focus : Demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs.
  • Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Problem Solving : Applies analytical thinking to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Relationship Building : Builds trust and rapport with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Strategic Thinking : Aligns sales tactics with broader organizational goals.
  • Technical / Functional Competencies :

  • Poultry Production : A deep understanding of production parameters such as growth rates, feed conversion ratios, and livability and mortality.
  • Hatchery Knowledge : Biosecurity, engineering, automation, and environment.
  • Technical Acumen : Ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and compelling way.
  • Qualifications :

  • Education : A bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science, Marketing, Business Management, or associated discipline is preferred. An advanced degree is a plus.
  • Work Experience : Successful commercial sales experience, with specific experience in managing contracts and negotiations, with experience closing multi-million-dollar deals and building long-term customer relationships. Previous experience in technical sales in the animal health or automation sector is preferred.
  • Other : Must have direct poultry live production and / or vaccine or pharmaceutical (medicated feed additive) experience.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Must be able to ride in a plane or vehicle for up to 8 hours daily.
  • Working Conditions :

  • Ability to work remotely or from a satellite office.
  • Travel Required :

  • 50% domestic travel required. Some international travel, up to 5% annually.
  • This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not an employment contract. Ceva reserves the right to modify job duties and / or job descriptions at any time to meet the needs of the business.

  • VEVRAA Federal Contractor
  • Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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