Technical Sales Manager - Young Animal Feed

Trouw Nutrition; Compton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Technical Sales Manager to lead their Young Animal Feed portfolio in Great Britain. This pivotal role combines technical insight with commercial expertise to drive innovation in calf nutrition and enhance sales performance. You will have full ownership of the YAF business, managing a dedicated team while building strong relationships with key customers. If you're excited about making a real difference in animal nutrition and contributing to sustainable practices, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment with professional growth potential and global travel opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Good pension scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible work location

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in animal nutrition or technical sales.
• Strong knowledge of calf nutrition and GB milk replacer market.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and commercial strategy for YAF portfolio in GB.
• Drive sales performance and manage YAF technical team.

Skills

Technical Sales

Animal Nutrition

Calf Nutrition

Product Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science

Job description

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Are you ready to shape the future of young animal nutrition in Great Britain? We’re looking for a commercially driven and passionate Technical Sales Manager to take the lead on our Young Animal Feed (YAF) portfolio. In this pivotal role, you’ll combine technical insight with commercial expertise to drive innovation in calf nutrition, boost local sales performance championing sustainable animal production.

You’ll have full ownership of the YAF business in GB, one of the most strategic areas of our Ruminant segment and lead a dedicated, high-impact technical team. If you’re excited by the opportunity to grow market share, launch cutting-edge solutions, and make a real difference in the lives of our customers and their animals, we’d love to hear from you!

About The Role:

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical and commercial strategy for the YAF portfolio in GB
• Drive sales performance, achieving profit and volume targets in collaboration with the local sales team
• Manage and develop the YAF technical team fostering engagement and performance.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure effective portfolio and pricing management
• Launch and promote product innovations, and expand our own label offering
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with key accounts, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
• Act as a local leader within the wider ECA (Europe & Central Asia) YAF strategy team

Skills and Expertise
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in animal nutrition, technical sales, or product management.
• Strong knowledge of calf nutrition and the GB milk replacer market.
• Proven ability to manage product portfolios, pricing, and campaigns.
• Previous line management experience is highly desirable
• Soft skills like strong communicator with a commercial mindset, analytical acumen, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Travel: Regular travel across GB, especially to Ashbourne and customer sites (60-80%)
• Language: English proficiency required

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

Global Benefits

• A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment
• Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.
• Flexible work location with opportunities to travel globally.

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.