What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Business Manager position at Trans Ova Genetics?
Job Description
Do you thrive in relationship-driven roles and have a passion for the beef and dairy industries? This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to leading producers while driving growth for a company at the forefront of genetic innovation.
In this client-facing role, you’ll combine consultative sales, account management, and industry expertise to build long-term partnerships with key beef and dairy accounts. Working closely with internal teams across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Client Services, you’ll develop strategic account plans, deliver value-added genetic solutions, and help customers achieve measurable success. As the local subject matter expert, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening Trans Ova Genetics’ presence, performance, and reputation in the market.
This position requires extensive travel within the following territory: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Eastern Iowa, and the upper peninsula of Michigan. Our ideal candidate would be located in northern Illinois, but candidates living within the defined territory are welcome to apply.
If you enjoy being in the field, building trusted relationships, and making a tangible impact in the beef and dairy industries while contributing to the future of genetic advancement, we strongly encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities
Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.
Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.
TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.
Do you thrive in relationship-driven roles and have a passion for the beef and dairy industries? This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to leading producers while driving growth for a company at the forefront of genetic innovation.
In this client-facing role, you’ll combine consultative sales, account management, and industry expertise to build long-term partnerships with key beef and dairy accounts. Working closely with internal teams across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Client Services, you’ll develop strategic account plans, deliver value-added genetic solutions, and help customers achieve measurable success. As the local subject matter expert, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening Trans Ova Genetics’ presence, performance, and reputation in the market.
This position requires extensive travel within the following territory: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Eastern Iowa, and the upper peninsula of Michigan. Our ideal candidate would be located in northern Illinois, but candidates living within the defined territory are welcome to apply.
If you enjoy being in the field, building trusted relationships, and making a tangible impact in the beef and dairy industries while contributing to the future of genetic advancement, we strongly encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic key account plans in partnership with Client Service and Operations leadership to drive growth and performance
- Deliver consultative, value-driven solutions to key beef and dairy accounts, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to support targeted client initiatives, relationship-building programs, and value-added services
- Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities while maintaining an active pipeline of prospective clients
- Act as the local key account and industry expert, supporting internal teams and strengthening relationships with veterinarians, breed associations, and academic partners
- Support team-based selling through coordinated call planning, resource optimization, and consistent account follow-up
- Lead educational presentations and training sessions showcasing Trans Ova’s embryo products and services
- Uphold Trans Ova’s professional standards, brand image, and policies while supporting operational needs, including partner reviews and accounts receivable
- Bachelor’s Degree preferably in a scientific or a business discipline.
- Ability to travel extensively required (>70%).
- Minimum of two (2) years of related sales and/or marketing experience in the animal health industry is required.
- Knowledge of the bovine industry is required.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) and proficiency with a computer including Excel, Power Point, and Word required.
- High degree of professionalism.
- Experience selling to Dairy’s and Beef producers is highly desired.
- This position can be based out of any state withing the defined territory.
- Experience with a CRM is a plus.
Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.
Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.
TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.