Breeding Specialist & Junior Product Manager – VikingJersey (VJ)

Do you have a passion for dairy cattle breeding and want to grow your career within one of the world's leading cattle breeding organizations?

VikingGenetics is looking for a Breeding Specialist & Junior Product Manager – VikingJersey (VJ). Working closely with our Senior Product Manager, you will develop your skills within breeding, product management, and international collaboration.

Reporting to the Chief Breeding Officer, you will become part of an international breeding team focused on developing and supporting VikingJersey genetics.

Your main tasks will be:

• Manage the VikingJersey bull portfolio
• Plan semen production and manage semen stocks
• Participating in selection bulls for home and international markets
• Support sales and breeding advisory activities
• Prepare bull information for web and social media
• Maintain breeder contacts and follow up on bull dams
• Collaborate with European breeding scheme partners
• Support International customers with mating plans and technical support
• Participate in department and market meetings

Workplace:

Assentoft, Denmark

Your qualifications:

• Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Technology, or similar
• Experience from the cattle sector is an advantage
• Basic understanding of cattle breeding and quantitative genetics
• Strong communication skills in English and Danish
• Structured, proactive, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working with breeders and customers

We offer you:

A key role in a professional and dedicated company, and the opportunity to be involved and influence the development. An exciting job with opportunities for professional and personal development. We value initiative, enthusiasm, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Ready to make a difference in international cattle breeding?

Apply now and become part of a team that values expertise, collaboration, and innovation.

For more details, please contact: Chief Breeding Officer Lars Nielsen on Phone +45 4080 7233