Beef Market Development Manager - Select Sires Inc.

Full-Time • Plain City, OH

WHO WE ARE

Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is committed to enhancing the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers. Highly fertile semen and genetic consultation are provided by three farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives domestically, while World Wide Sires, Ltd. delivers international service. As the industry leader, Select Sires Inc. supplies farmers and ranchers with the world's best genetics, services and programs. 

SELECT SIRES INC. MISSION

With the highest integrity, maximize the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of livestock producers who feed the world.

SELECT SIRES INC. CORE VALUES

Integrity | Dedication | Respect | Innovation

Select Sires, Inc. is currently seeking candidates to join our team as a Beef Market Development Manager. This salaried, exempt position is at our Plain City, OH facility and reports to the AVP of Beef Acquisition and Marketing. 

Specific duties and responsibilities of a Beef Market Development Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a positive representation of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission and Core Values.

• Marketing and Customer Support 

  • Work across marketing, product development, field sales to execute cohesive marketing initiatives, providing support to customers and internal team delivering compelling tools, presentations, and materials. Support and understand innovative and modern digital marketing strategies.

• Field and Relationship Support

  • Support and strengthen the beef field sales effort through customer meetings, sales rep engagement, herd visits, and beef tours — building trust, momentum, and morale.

• Digital, Content and Brand Stewardship

  • Maintain accuracy and relevance of the beef website and digital assets, while capturing and developing high-impact content (photos, video, stories, data insights) that reinforces the Select Sires beef brand.

• Industry Presence

  • Represent the beef program internally and externally through training and industry involvement, while actively collecting and sharing industry developments to inform strategy and decision-making.

• Young Sire Sampling and Data Programs Leadership

  • Coordinate young sire sampling programs, budgets, semen allocation, and data collection to ensure robust, high-quality fertility, performance, and carcass data that supports long-term genetic credibility.

Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.

SELECT SIRES INC. COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE GROWTH AND SUCCESS

Select Sires is a team-oriented atmosphere, encouraging employees to take greater responsibility for their careers to grow personally and professionally.

• Select Sires offers employees competitive compensation packages that include flexible benefits,

• Professional development through mentoring and internal and external training,

• Advancement opportunities through career planning,

• A culture instilled by a commitment to excellence, a passion for customer success, and high ethical standards,

• A focus that includes work/life balance,

• Community-oriented mindset as a major contributor to local organizations and events

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF A BEEF MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER:

• Detail oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines

• Self-starter, capable of prioritizing a wide variety of tasks

• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft® Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF A BEEF MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER:

• Livestock Evaluation skills

• Design skills with photography and video capabilities

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OF A BEEF MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER:

• Obtained bachelor’s degree in animal sciences or related field

• Experience and demonstrated understanding of the U.S. beef industry and AI

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF A BEEF MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER:

• Willing to travel (~30 to 50%)

Learn more and apply here.