Dairy Sales Representative, Central Alberta

Nutreco; Olds; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutreco's Dairy Nutrition division is hiring a Dairy Sales Representative to join our growing Dairy Sales team and partner with an established and growing customer base of local dairy producers in Alberta. This role requires energy, passion for people and the dairy industry, and a commitment to exceptional customer care.

Work with the nutrition team to balance diets, maximize productivity, and provide on-farm consultation, build long-term partnerships, travel as needed to events, tradeshows, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc in agricultural science or relevant degree.
• Industry experience in a customer-facing role is an asset, but training is available.
• Understanding of Western Canadian dairy operations and Alberta dairy industry.
• Ability to build trust and long-term relationships with dairy producers.
• Strong prioritization, time management, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and hold a Class 5 license.

Responsibilities

• Build committed, long-term partnerships with customers.
• Grow the business portfolio within the region.
• Provide on-farm nutrition consultation to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Support team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop relationships with industry professionals and producers.
• Provide strategic business planning input when requested.
• Represent Trouw Nutrition at customer events and conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Travel readiness

Coachable

Education

Diploma or Bachelor of Science in agricultural science or relevant degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

TROUW NUTRITION IS HIRING… We are looking for a Dairy Sales Representative to join our growing Dairy Sales team and partner with an established and growing customer base of valued local dairy producers! This position requires someone who is energetic, passionate about people, passionate about the Alberta Dairy industry, and is committed of taking great care of the customers we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Build committed and long-term partnerships with customers.
• Responsible for growing the business portfolio within the region.
• In conjunction with nutrition team, responsible for balancing diets and provide on-farm consultation to maximize productivity and profitability for our Dairy producers.
• Support cross sectional team members in ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Develop positive relationships with industry professionals and producers.
• Provide strategic business planning input as requested.
• Portray an image of leadership and service to the dairy and feed industry.
• Act as a Trouw Nutrition representative at customer events, tradeshows and conferences.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Hiring Criteria

• Diploma or BSc in agricultural science or relevant degree.
• Industry experience in a customer facing role considered an asset, however, willing to train the right candidate.
• Understanding of the Alberta Dairy industry and Dairy operations in Western Canada.
• Ability to build trust and long-term relationships with dairy producers.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and effectively meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organized and demonstrated time management skills.
• Flexibility and a willingness to be coached and learn processes.
• Ability to travel and hold a Class 5 license.
• Is knowledgeable and passionate about the dairy business and feed industry!

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.

Nutreco

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet. To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.