Job Description

Company Description
Pilmico Foods Corporation is the integrated agribusiness and food company of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV). Composed of four divisions: Flour, Feeds & Animal Health, Farms, and Trading, we are well positioned at the beginning of the value chain. True to our brand promise of being Partners for Growth, we nurture our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth.

We operate in the Philippines nationwide and have a growing international presence in the following ASEAN countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hong Kong.

Investing in talent and upholding Aboitiz values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility are key drivers to sustaining the growth of our business.

Here at Pilmico, we value each talent for the unique contribution they bring to the organization. We recognize that today’s global workforce is made up of diverse individuals with different skills, abilities and aspirations that enable them to achieve superior results; as such, we select our partners based on these attributes that are not typically found in someone’s resume.

We are advocates of self-development and believe that people’s success lies in their passion to learn something new and different every day. This is why our hiring philosophy is to open up and give equal opportunity to any talent regardless of where they are today in pursuit of education.


The Veterinary Service & Training Specialist is responsible for providing technical support to Sales and Farm customers in terms of disease control and swine/poultry management to help maintain customers and generate sales. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Support to Farm Segment
A. Prospecting Phase
1. Provides assistance to Territory Business Manager for large farm and other Territory
Business Managers in assessing the health status of animals of a potential farm customer.
2. Conducts profiling based on data gathered from actual farm performance parameters of
potential farm customers and compare it with the existing and acceptable performance
standards.
3. Analyzes and assess the data gathered on the herd/flock health status to identify the
veterinary needs of the prospect farm customer.
4. Makes recommendations based on the identified needs of the potential customer.
5. Works with the Territory Business Manager for large farm and other Territory Business
Managers in preparing a plan of engagement to prospect customer based on the data
gathered.
6. Assists the Sales team during product presentation and product launching. B. Trial Phase
7. Uses the data gathered as input when doing feeding trials in relation to diseases or specific needs identified in particular farm.
8. Works with the Nutrition Services & Training Specialist in the design, cascade and
implementation of trial protocols when doing feeding trials.
9. Creates reports and status updates on current feeding trials.

C. Maintenance Phase
10. Assists in the identification of strategies and tactics on how to develop and maintain a
farm account.
11. Herd/Flock health status monitoring of farm customers which covers the general health
status of the farm, feed performance, disease occurrence and doing necropsies as an aid in determining cause of diseases and mortalities.
12. Prepares a report on status of farm customer after farm visits can be general or based on specific cases/complains or situations.
13. Conducts training and seminars for farm personnel or technicians on swine/poultry management.
14. Offers solutions regarding farms’ health-related concerns, and if necessary recommend vaccination programs and medication regimens.
15. Helps in the diagnosis of a disease by submitting sample specimens to a regional/national animal disease diagnostic laboratory as necessary.

Technical Support to Distribution Market Segment
16. Provides technical assistance to Agri-Centers’ customers in solving animal health-related issues, recommend appropriate vaccination and medication programs.
17. Conducts training & seminars on swine/poultry diseases and management which can include current customers, prospect customers and Animal Production Specialists.
18. Assists Sales team during product launch to Agri-centers and distributors.

Technical Training to Sales Team
19. Equip the Sales team with basic knowledge and technical know how on swine / poultry
management through training.
20. Conduct assessment of Territory Business Managers and APS in order to identify their
training needs on technical competencies at least once a year.21. Formulate / design and execute training programs for TBMs based on the assessment and
identified training needs.
22. Do re-evaluation by doing annual assessment to determine the effectiveness of the
training programs conducted to further address if there are still deficiencies. Other Duties
23. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
EDUCATION

Graduate of BS Veterinary Medicine or any related course

LICENSE(S) Licensed Veterinarian WORK EXPERIENCE Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. At least 1-2 years experience in Veterinary Medicine in a farm environment, preferred. CRITICAL SKILLS OR COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 1. Knowledge of animal health and diseases – physiology, specific diseases and characteristics 2. Proficiency in diagnosis and treatment of diseases 3. Knowledge of product parameters 4. Communication skills – oral presentation and written communication 5. Interpersonal relations skills 6. Computer literate 7. Driving skills
Additional Information
Critical Skills required: 1. High level proficiency in Microsoft Excel 2. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written(technical/financial) communication skills. 3. Knowledge of major aspects of procurement, construction, project control and financial. 4. Good communication skills (Verbal and Written) Soft Skills: 1. Good Management skills (PLOC). 2. Highly detail-oriented. 3. Very good organizational skills. 4. Very good coordination skills.