This sales role is responsible for selling stallion nominations to breeders who wish to get their mare in foal. Typically based at the farm where the stallion stands, the nominations person is tasked with attracting the best quality mares to each stallion by cultivating relationships with clients. This role also includes researching pedigrees, helping with marketing campaigns for stallions, and hosting stallion parades and showings to clients. Many bloodstock agents begin their careers in a stallion nominations role, learning the craft of commercial pedigree, physique and performance analysis from a bloodstock trading perspective.
A thorough working knowledge of the commercial bloodstock industry, pedigrees and physical horse assessment is valuable for a stallion nominations role. Experience in sales and business is also valuable. Progression to this role often comes after years as a stud groom.
Information from Thoroughbred Industry Careers
