North America Tech Sales & Applications Director

Nutreco; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 249,000 - 387,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutreco in North America seeks a Director of Technical Sales & Applications to lead the strategy for premix, feed additives, and micro-ingredients across ruminant, swine, and poultry. This role blends technical leadership with commercial execution, shaping how Nutreco delivers value to customers and drives growth in NA markets.

As part of the NA leadership team, you will translate scientific insights into practical solutions, build a high-performing technical sales organization, and partner with

Qualifications

• DVM, PhD, or advanced degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Significant senior leadership experience within animal nutrition, premix, feed additives, specialty ingredients, or a related livestock sector.
• Experience leading senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams across multiple species, markets, or business areas.
• Demonstrated success connecting technical strategy, customer needs, portfolio priorities, and commercial execution.
• Strong knowledge of the premix and specialty nutrition market, including the competitive environment, customer expectations, and commercial value drivers.
• Experience establishing strategy, operating models, performance expectations, and accountability across geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business results through technical sales, customer solutions, innovation, or portfolio development.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders, customers, technical experts, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• The courage and judgment to challenge established practices, make difficult decisions, and lead teams through significant change.
• Deep expertise in nutritional science, feed formulation, technical program development, and the interpretation of trial and performance data.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to evaluate opportunities based on customer value, differentiation, scalability, and financial impact.
• Experience working across Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Quality, R&D, and Product Management.
• Working knowledge of relevant Canadian and United States regulatory and quality requirements, including CFIA, FDA, and AAFCO requirements.
• Ability to travel across North America and represent the organization with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead NA technical sales and nutrition strategy for premix, feed additives, and micro-ingredients.
• Establish clear direction, align capabilities with commercial priorities, and deliver customer value.
• Develop 12-month transformation roadmap to accelerate growth and market execution.
• Lead nutritional programs, formulations, trials, validation, innovation, and governance across NA.
• Represent the business with credibility at customer meetings and industry events.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in animal

Education

DVM, PhD or advanced degree in animal nutrition/science/veterinary

Job description

Nutreco in North America seeks a Director of Technical Sales & Applications to lead the strategy for premix, feed additives, and micro-ingredients across ruminant, swine, and poultry. This role blends technical leadership with commercial execution, shaping how Nutreco delivers value to customers and drives growth in NA markets.

As part of the NA leadership team, you will translate scientific insights into practical solutions, build a high-performing technical sales organization, and partner with