Beef Sales Representative

Trouw Nutrition; Town of Westlock; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a Feed Sales Consultant to enhance its Alberta Beef Sales team. The role involves building relationships with beef producers, providing nutritional consultations, and contributing to the sales plan. Ideal candidates will have a background in animal science and a strong sales track record in the beef industry.

Benefits

Attractive total compensation package

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, vision package

Retirement benefits

Continuous learning and professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in commercial sales in the beef industry.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to perform on-farm consultations and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with beef customers.
• Drive growth and meet or exceed business targets through consultations.
• Collaborate with Nutrition team to develop customer-specific nutritional programs.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Nutritional Consultation

Sales Strategy

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in animal science

Job description

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Trouw Nutrition is hiring… We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Feed Sales Consultant to add sales and nutritional capability to our Alberta Beef Sales team to drive top-line growth in our commercial beef feed business in Northern Alberta. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge in beef cattle nutrition, ruminant feed evaluation, and beef production systems in Western Canada. The successful candidate will be capable of consulting and making recommendations for on-farm feed solutions to our beef customers. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with AB beef producers; providing on-farm service and feed solutions to achieve their herd management and production goals.

We count on your experience to professionally promote and sell Trouw Nutrition values proposition and services to existing and potential customers and establish and maintain good relationships at all levels. You will contribute to, implement and realize the sales/account plan for the assigned account/portfolio, acquire and retain (new / potential) accounts and build and strengthen customer relations in order to realize Trouw Nutrition’s commercial objectives.

About The Role

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and new beef customers, serving as a trusted partner and resource for all their nutritional and feed-related needs
• Drive growth and meet or exceed business targets by becoming a valued partner with our beef clients; providing on-farm consultation and sales calls, and providing value-add support as required in collaboration with our Nutrition team
• Collaborate effectively with our Nutrition team and other industry professionals (veterinarians) as required to identify customer needs and develop nutritional programs to address those needs.
• Conduct on-farm consultations and assessments, supported by Nutrition as required, to evaluate herd performance, nutritional deficiencies, and economic comparisons of different rations.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education Bachelor's or advanced degree in animal science, animal nutrition and production, or a related beef production field
• Minimum of 3 years experience in commercial sales in the beef industry, with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to beef producers and diverse audiences.
• Required to travel extensively to make on-farm sales calls, and attend industry events as needed

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

• Our commitment to continuous learning,
• Supportive team Environment
• An attractive total compensation package that includes a bonus, competitive health, dental, vision package and retirement benefits!
• A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.

GOOD TO KNOW:

• A valid drivers’ license is required for this role.
• Must be passionate about your career!

We are committed to employment equity, and we encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

About the company

Trouw Nutrition is an organisation that deeply cares about building a more sustainable future – both for our industry and for people everywhere. We are commited to translating science into actionable, practical nutrition and farm management solution...

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