Ruminant Technical Sales Manager

De Lacy Executive; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading feed company in the South-West of England is seeking an experienced Senior Ruminant Nutritionist to manage their sales team and provide technical advice. This strategic role demands strong leadership and an excellent technical background in ruminant nutrition. Key responsibilities include team leadership, commercial decision-making, and collaboration to develop feed formulations. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits, including a company car. Ideal candidates should have proven sales experience and extensive knowledge of ruminant nutrition.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Company car and fuel card

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of ruminant nutrition.
• Proven sales experience in the feed sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic decision-making.
• Team building and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, coach, and develop a high‑performing sales team.
• Collaborate closely with Directors on commercial strategy.
• Monitor trends and competitor activity for proactive decision-making.
• Maintain and build on existing client accounts.
• Deliver expert ruminant nutrition advice to farmers.
• Manage feed formulation processes and products.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Knowledge of ruminant nutrition

Sales experience in the feed sector

Commercial acumen

Team building skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Ruminant Nutritionist looking to step into Senior Management and Team Leadership?

Our client, a progressive Ruminant Feed company based in the South‑West of England, is seeking a Senior Ruminant Nutritionist to manage their sales team, maintain and build their customer base, and offer high‑quality technical advice to farmers and producers.

This is a strategic role requiring someone with strong leadership experience and an excellent technical background in ruminant nutrition. The ideal candidate will reside within or be in commuting distance of the South‑West of England.

As Ruminant Technical Sales Manager, there will be three main elements to your role:

• Team Leadership: Manage and support the ruminant sales team, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Commercial: Drive commercial decisions, including key account management, sales growth, pricing decisions, and long‑term strategy.
• Technical: Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop feed formulations and provide technical advice.

You could make a significant impact on this progressive business – committed to producing the highest quality feed.

Role & responsibilities

• Inspire, coach, and develop a high‑performing sales team to exceed targets.
• Collaborate closely with Directors on commercial strategy.
• Monitor trends and competitor activity to inform proactive decision‑making.
• Maintain and build on existing network of key client accounts.
• Deliver expert ruminant nutrition advice to farmers and buyers.
• Manage all feed formulation processes and products.
• Represent the business at key agricultural events, reinforcing its leadership position.
• Deliver accurate forecasting, margin optimisation, and business insights.
• Maintain precise records, bookkeeping, and reporting related to sales, pricing, and client activity.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of ruminant nutrition.
• Proven sales experience in the feed sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic decision‑making.
• Team building and people management skills.
• Formulation experience in Dairy and Beef Sector.

The package

• Competitive salary (Reflective of experience).
• Bonus.
• Company car and fuel card.

How do I apply?

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: 01885 485523 / 07498665961 or e‑mail your CV (in Word format) and covering letter to [e-mail], thank you.