Joice and Hill Poultry is part of the leading multi-species breeding company Hendrix Genetics, distributing their world class laying hen breeds across UK and Eire. Based in Peterborough and with breeding farms across East Anglia, Joice and Hill Poultry currently deliver one third of the country’s day-old chicks destined for egg production. This includes Bovans Brown, Shaver Brown and Dekalb White.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Managing Director and forming part of the management team, the role is suited to an experienced sales professional with experience in poultry and technical sales. 

• The sales team you will lead focuses on supporting repeat business with customer relationship management and technical service. This includes working closely with other supply chain partners such as packers, pullet rearers, feed companies and veterinary colleagues. 

• The successful candidate will be a people-focused professional, able to support our team of area technical sales managers, whilst delivering on responsive customer care and value selling. Travel, including within Europe and overnight stays, are an expected part of the role.

About Us

Hendrix Genetics is a multi-species animal breeding, genetics and technology company that is passionate about animal breeding and our customers. We have breeding programs in laying hens, turkeys, traditional poultry, swine, salmon, shrimp and trout. 

We are a customer focused business that believes in adding value in every interaction. We look for innovative, sustainable solutions, together with the entire animal protein value chain. At the start of the chain, we have an influence on the outcome. For us, better breeding today, means a brighter life tomorrow. As a Hendrix Genetics employee, you will join us on mission to feed the world.

Your values are ideas and beliefs that shape you and guide your choices in life. A company can also have its own set of values, called company values. Hendrix Genetics’ company values are there to help you feel empowered in your role and give you a sense of connection to our place in the world. We strive for excellence, ensure everyone wins and go the extra mile every day.

We believe that diverse teams brings a wealth of perspectives, ideas and experiences to the table. Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

What We Can Offer You

Our people are of utmost importance to us. You will work in an environment based on respect, trust and recognition. You will have the opportunity to shape your own career by working locally or internationally with colleagues from around the globe. We believe in your personal development and provide on the job training, continuing education, industry programs and challenging work. We also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages with regular reviews of total compensation.

We also ensure that all employees have the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future. Hendrix Genetics has recognized for a long time that there is far more than just efficiency to consider in producing food. What we do today has an impact on the future. Not just our own future, but that of generations to come.

Apply Today

If you are interested in taking on a new challenge and joining our organization, submit your CV directly to this page. We look forward to exploring this opportunity with you!

Applications to be received before 30th August 2026