Employment
For questions concerning employment opportunities, please email Human Resources at louimet@canwestdhi.com
Sales and Software Support Manager- Eastern Ontario
Working from your home office, ideally situated in the Ottawa valley, you will be responsible to manage and lead the sales, support and delivery of DHI and Herd Management Software services, to dairy farmer and Advisor clients throughout the territory.
The major responsibilities of the position will involve:
• Direct sales and promotions of DHI products and services, with the objective to grow Market Share and develop customer loyalty.
• Direct sales, installation and support of Dairy Comp Herd Management Software.
A key responsibility will be to assist customers to understand and effectively utilize Dairy Comp information and features, to improve overall herd management and herd profitability.
• Supervision of 20 DHI field staff.
You are a hands-on, highly motivated individual, with three to five years experience in a sales and service environment. You have the ability to deliver effective sales strategy, and you have a thorough understanding of dairy herd management practices. You also possess experience in personal computer software and/or hardware.
In addition, you are bilingual, have a University degree or diploma, preferably in Agriculture, and superior communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the dairy industry and an understanding of dairy herd management practices are important. Staff supervisory experience will be considered an asset.
Finally, your passion for quality customer service combined with your strength at value based selling and problem solving will make you the ideal candidate.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with a stimulating and progressive work environment.
If you are interested in this position and feel you have the right qualifications and enthusiasm required to work in a dynamic environment, please forward your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you would be the most suitable candidate, no later than March 17, 2010 in confidence to:
CanWest DHI
Mr. L.G. Ouimet, Director of Human Resources
660 Speedvale Ave West, Suite 101
Guelph, Ontario
N1K 1E5
Only successful candidates for an interview will be contacted.
DHI Customer Service Representative
CanWest DHI is currently accepting applications for a Customer Service Representative in the Port Hope, Ontario area. This position is a permanent, part-time position (approximately 20 to 24 hours per week).
The successful applicant will be responsible for the regular weighing and sampling of milk from cows in DHI herds, keeping records and statistical data, and promoting dairy herd improvement.
Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of the Ontario dairy industry and excellent interpersonal skills. In view of our commitment to electronic data capture, personal computer skills would be a definite asset. A degree/diploma in agriculture would also be an asset.
Please forward written applications containing qualifications and experience by March 17, 2010 to:
Mr. L.G. Ouimet
Director of Human Resources and Administration
CanWest DHI
660 Speedvale Avenue West
Suite 101
Guelph, ON
N1K 1E5
Only successful candidates for an interview will be contacted.