ALAN LAMONT
210 Lisnahunshin Road,Co. Antrim
Summary
I am an experienced agricultural professional with a strong farming background, extensive customer-facing retail experience, and established relationships with farmers throughout Northern Ireland. I am currently working as an AI Technician with Cogent, visiting farms daily and supporting customers using Lely technology. I have a good working knowledge of the Lely Horizon programme and a practical understanding of the needs and challenges faced by farmers. I am experienced in building long-term customer relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to securing new customer business. Previously, I owned and managed a family butcher shop, developing strong commercial awareness, customer service and business management skills. I am now keen to bring this combination of agricultural knowledge, technical experience and commercial ability to the Sales Executive role at Lely Center Eglish, helping farmers identify the right solutions for their businesses while developing new customer relationships and growing sales across Northern Ireland.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Technician
Cogent
01.2025 - Current
- Work with customers using Lely technology on a daily basis, developing a practical understanding of the systems and their role in modern dairy farming.
- Apply working knowledge of the Lely Horizon programme when engaging with farmers and their technology.
- Develop an understanding of individual farm requirements and the importance of reliable technology and effective customer support.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers through regular visits and continuous engagement to support their technology needs.
- Contribute to securing new customer business by identifying opportunities and supporting customer engagement.
- Visited farms throughout Northern Ireland, collaborating with farmers and customers in their unique environments to enhance service delivery.
- Maintained a robust network of farmer contacts across Northern Ireland, establishing a foundation for future business opportunities.
AI Technician
Genus
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Engaged directly with farmers in a customer-facing role, addressing on-farm requirements to enhance service delivery.
- Developed strong working relationships with farming customers through regular contact and practical on-farm experience.
- Developed understanding of farmers' priorities through hands-on experience in the agricultural industry.
- Built knowledge of farming operations and the importance of dependable service, communication and customer trust.
Owner / Manager
Family Butcher Shop
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Managed family butcher shop, overseeing daily operations and ensuring smooth business functioning.
- Acquired hands-on experience in managing business operations, emphasising importance of sales and customer satisfaction for repeat business.
- Obtained valuable experience in business management and commerce, including the importance of sales, customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering strong, lasting relationships with customers to enhance loyalty.
- Built strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills through managing the demands of a customer-focused business.
Education
A.I. Services Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland 01-2018
OCN NI
Northern Ireland01-2017
City & Guilds
01-2015
NVQ Level 2 -
North East Institute of Further and Higher Ed
Ballymena01-2004
GCSEs -
Cullybackey College
Cullybackey01-2003
Skills
- Lely Technology Knowledge: Practical experience working with farmers using Lely technology, with good knowledge of the Lely Horizon programme
- Technical Support: Experience working as an AI Technician, providing practical, customer-facing support in an agricultural setting
- Agricultural Knowledge: Strong understanding of farming environments and the practical needs of agricultural customers
- Farmer Relationships: Established network of farmer contacts throughout Northern Ireland, built through regular farm visits and ongoing customer engagement
- Business Development: Involved in securing new customer business and identifying opportunities to develop customer relationships
- Customer Service: Extensive experience dealing directly with customers, understanding their requirements and building lasting relationships
- Organisation and Time Management: Experienced in managing daily farm visits and maintaining regular contact with customers
- Communication and Relationship Building: Confident working with farmers and customers from a range of backgrounds
- Commercial Awareness: Experience running a family retail business, balancing customer satisfaction with business performance
AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
- Strong agricultural background and practical understanding of farming environments.
- Daily contact with farmers using Lely technology.
- Good working knowledge of the Lely Horizon programme.
- Familiarity with the practical requirements of farmers using modern agricultural technology.
- Established relationships and contacts with farmers across Northern Ireland.
- Experience contributing to new customer business opportunities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
References: Available on request
Timeline
AI Technician
Cogent
01.2025 - Current
AI Technician
Genus
01.2018 - 01.2025
Owner / Manager
Family Butcher Shop
01.2005 - 01.2018
A.I. Services Northern Ireland
OCN NI
City & Guilds
NVQ Level 2 -
North East Institute of Further and Higher Ed
GCSEs -
Cullybackey College