Senior Ruminant Nutrition & Sales Leader

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

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.