Technical Dairy Sales Representative

Trouw Nutrition; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global animal nutrition company is searching for a Technical Dairy Sales Representative in Alberta. This role focuses on growing the local dairy portfolio through expert on-farm consultation and strong relationship-building with dairy producers. Candidates should have a BSc in agricultural science and demonstrated knowledge of the Alberta Dairy industry. The position offers a range of benefits including a pension plan and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Robust pension plan with employer matching

Competitive health benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual bonus

15 vacation days to start

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with dairy producers.
• Passion for dairy operations across Western Canada.
• Strong combination of interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Alberta Dairy Portfolio by developing Trouw's regional dairy business.
• Provide on-farm technical consulting related to ration balancing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dairy customers.
• Create compelling sales presentations and proposals.
• Act as a representative at events, trade shows, and industry conferences.

Skills

Knowledge of the Alberta Dairy industry

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BSc in agricultural science or related field

Job description

Overview

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting (a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions) and Trouw Nutrition (specializing in animal nutrition and advancing livestock health and productivity).

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a Technical Dairy Sales Representative in Alberta, Canada.

About The Role: Trouw Nutrition is seeking a Technical Dairy Sales Representative to grow the Alberta dairy portfolio by providing expert on-farm nutrition consultation and building strong relationships with local dairy producers.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Alberta Dairy Portfolio: Actively develop and expand Trouw’s regional dairy business.
• Provide On-Farm Technical Consulting: In collaboration with the nutrition team, perform ration balancing and offer expert consultation to dairy producers to maximize herd productivity and profitability.
• Cultivate Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong, trusting, and long-term business relationships with both established and potential dairy customers.
• Develop Sales Strategies: Create compelling sales presentations, proposals, and materials to clearly illustrate the benefits of Trouw Nutrition's products to producers.
• Represent Trouw Nutrition: Act as a professional and knowledgeable representative at customer events, trade shows, and industry conferences.

Qualifications

• A BSc in agricultural science or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of and passion for the Alberta Dairy industry and dairy operations across Western Canada
• Proven ability to build trusting and long-term relationships with dairy producers
• Strong combination of interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational/time management skills

Expectations from the Role

• Able to travel frequently through Alberta region

Benefits

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus

Next Steps

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous 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.

Our organisation

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. The organisation provides species-specific nutritional solutions, boosts productivity, supports animal health, and serves farmers, 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.