Technical Services Specialist

PIC - Our goal is to enable customers to become the most successful pork producers in the world. 

Reporting – European Technical Services Director

Based in Spain

Responsible for providing professional service and support in customer systems with a primary target of supporting the customer in reaching and exceeding their targets for biological and financial performance.  By combining current technical knowledge with practical farm experience, this candidate will help identify opportunity areas, suggest potential action plans and in many cases work side-by-side customers to implement and realize the target advancements.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with customers help ensure PIC product performance with the GTC and reproduction
• Monitor performance levels and help establish and respond to performance opportunities targeted by PIC commercial customers.
• Develop, with other team members, comprehensive plans, technical information, and initiatives aimed at creating value with customers through PIC products, technology and /or services.
• Support the sales and supply chain teams with regular technical updates and tailored customer service plans.
• Help customers realize the genetic potential of PIC products.
• Ensure PIC Biosecurity protocols are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure standards of conduct in dealing with customers, employees and allied industry in matters relating to social, professional, and ethical obligations

Experience and Qualifications

• A 5-year university education or equivalent in an animal science related field preferred with a minimum of 4 years’ experience within intensive swine production systems required.
• Ability to evaluate performance and financial information and make informed decisions regarding magnitude and target of opportunities in customer and partner operations.
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally, English language essential.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills including demonstrated success in leading and developing teams.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Ability to train, lead and influence others to perform at a high level, ability, and disposition to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel approximately 40-50%.

Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal protein for consumers.  PIC is the swine division with a mission to pioneer animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers.  We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe.  We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Corporate Vision - Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.