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Xavier Avila

Tulare,CA

Summary

Highly motivated Regional Dairy Sales Manager with skill based sales talent to drive team spirit and morale while promoting sales techniques and methods. Effective leader with pleasant personality and commitment to build successful teams. Experience with Problem solving and cold calling . Travel experience coverage in Western United States. Extensive knowledge and contacts within the California, Arizona, Oregon and Washington Dairy Industry. A high level of emotional intelligence and personal knowledge of the needs, challenges and stresses of individual dairy producers and their families Strong relationships with dairy producers and their employees ,key distributors and key influencers , working with and alongside nutritionists , veterinarians and consultants .Strong resource for nutritionist, dairies and veterinarians in their decision making process . Stay abreast of current market , cultural and environmental trends and their impact on current products/markets order to formulate strategies that maximize returns .

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Western Regional Sales Manager

SmaXtec
01.2024 - Current
  • Strengthened relationships with key clients, leading to increased repeat business.
  • Boosted client satisfaction by effectively managing accounts and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Streamlined account management processes for better organization and time management.
  • Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, reducing costs and improving profit margins.
  • Conducted regular account reviews with clients, providing valuable insights into performance metrics and recommending actions for improvement.
  • Maintained comprehensive client records within CRM systems, ensuring accurate tracking of interactions and facilitating effective follow-up activities.
  • Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Monitored and analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.

Western Regional Sales Manager

Calf-Tel By Hampel Corp
11.2017 - 10.2023

A global leader in plastic manufacturing technology, and the industry leader in calf housing . Over four decades of manufacturing and materials expertise, Calf-Tel is always on the leading edge of plastic design technology


  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with dairy producers, distributors and commercial calf ranches.
  • Participated in sales calls with direct reports to strengthen customer relationships and uncover possible opportunities for growth.
  • Executed successful promotional events and trade shows.
  • Collaborated with senior executives to evaluate performance in regional area and develop strategies to expand revenue generation.
  • Recruit and negotiate contracts with with new Distributors.
  • Conducted product presentations to potential clients to demonstrate products return on investment
  • Attended industry conferences and tradeshows to stay up-to-date with market trends and customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth
  • Quadrupled sales for territory .


Western Regional Sales Manager

Parnell Pharmaceuticals
06.2016 - 10.2017

Parnell is a leading global veterinary pharmaceutical business marketing products in 14 countries. They have built a fully integrated animal health platform with a strong track record in research & development


  • Fertility Hormone Sales
  • Expanded total sales volume by acquiring more clients and convincing new and existing clients to adopt breeding strategies that require a higher volume of product while being more cost effective.
  • Worked with pharmaceutical distributors to increase sales
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
  • Collaborated with innovative breeding company to to implement double ovsynch breeding protocols to achieve successful pregnancy rates
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Executed successful marketing campaigns to individual dairyman, veterinarian clinics and distributors

Regional Account Manager

Genex
08.2013 - 08.2014

Genex is a Co-op that provides innovative cattle genetic solutions, offering quality herd care products and delivering modern technologies to power herd progress .


  • Acquired new accounts through networking, cold calls and industry connections.
  • Renegotiated contracts with expiring accounts to continue relationships with dairy producers.
  • Communicated by phone, email and traveled for face to face contact for accounts.
  • Utilized customer relationship management systems to document client interactions.
  • Met with dairy managers to discuss and evaluate performance of semen and conception rates .
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Supported sales reps with additional information to dairy clients
  • increased sales with my accounts by 500%

Independent Semen Sales

Self Employed
05.2011 - 07.2013

Sales of Bull semen from three independent companies


Managed sales in California, Oregon and Washington


Expanded business by including sexed semen and mating services for my customers


grew sales from zero to 70,000 dollars per year


Western Regional Sales Manager

Sierra Desert Breeders
07.2009 - 05.2011

SDB is an Artificial Insemination Organization providing Dairy Genetics worldwide. SDB tries to obtain bulls that will satisfy our customer’s needs, produce high conception semen.


Opened up a market for Sierra Desert Breeders semen in Oregon and Washington


Located and worked with independent salesman to sell products


Procured new bulls to add to the stud lineup


Helped to advise other salesman in the company about selling dairy genetics

Production Manager

Artesia Dairy
01.2008 - 07.2009

Artesia Dairy was a 10,000 cow dairy and 2,000 acre farm located in Corcoran CA

  • Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching employees
  • Managed operations and employees on 10,000 cow dairy and 2,000 acre farm
  • Led and supervised training sessions for employees
  • Worked with veterinarians and nutritionists to optimize herd health and production
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Purchased all feed , supplements and commodities

Education

Agriculture

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA

High School Diploma -

Tulare Union High School
Tulare, CA
06.1983

Skills

  • Market Share Growth
  • Sales Initiatives and Techniques
  • Sales Leadership
  • Deal Closing
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Customer Base Development
  • Lead Generation
  • Customer Service
  • New Account Development
  • Motivational and Inspirational
  • Network Development
  • Direct Sales

Accomplishments


    Adams Cows Dairy owner/partner 2013-2023

    M&A Dairy- owner/partner 2005-2013

    Xavier Avila Dairy- owner and operator1992-2009

    Tulare Local Health Care District Director 2017-current

    Adventist Health Central Valley Network- Board member 2018-current

    Land O Lakes Corporate Board Member 2011-2020

    National Milk Producers Federation Delegate 2011-2020

    Land O Lakes Unit Delegate 2001-2011

    California Dairy Campaign Chairman 2002-2005

    Tillamook County FSA Director -2007

    Co-Breeder OutJock Choice Amel -1998

Timeline

Western Regional Sales Manager

SmaXtec
01.2024 - Current

Western Regional Sales Manager

Calf-Tel By Hampel Corp
11.2017 - 10.2023

Western Regional Sales Manager

Parnell Pharmaceuticals
06.2016 - 10.2017

Regional Account Manager

Genex
08.2013 - 08.2014

Independent Semen Sales

Self Employed
05.2011 - 07.2013

Western Regional Sales Manager

Sierra Desert Breeders
07.2009 - 05.2011

Production Manager

Artesia Dairy
01.2008 - 07.2009

Agriculture

College of The Sequoias

High School Diploma -

Tulare Union High School
Xavier Avila