Technical Sales Advisor - Aqua

Nutreco; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 42,684 - 59,757; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to build Skretting’s presence in a key growth market

Dynamic project role with high visibility

Exposure to international teams and practices

Potential for permanent role based on performance

Purpose-driven environment focused on sustainability

Job summary

Nutreco seeks a Technical Sales Advisor for Skretting to spearhead business development in Ghana’s aquaculture market. This role focuses on building strong relationships with distributors and partners, providing technical support, and ensuring the optimal use of Skretting products. The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience, possesses a commercial mindset, and is fluent in English and local dialects. The position offers a dynamic environment with potential transition into a permanent role based on performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a relevant field with a strong commercial mindset.
• Hands-on and entrepreneurial attitude in unstructured market environments.
• Valid driver’s license for field visits.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in Ghana.
• Build a professional network within the aquaculture industry.
• Support product introduction and positioning in the Ghanaian market.
• Provide technical advice and on-site support to customers.
• Collect market insights and customer feedback.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Sales/business development

Interpersonal skills

Fluent in English

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Animal Science, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Why join us

Get ready to Own the development of a new aquaculture market as a Technical Sales Advisor at Skretting, a Nutreco company. In this role, you will play a key part in establishing and growing our presence in Ghana, working directly with customers and partners to bring our products to market.

This is a project-based role for an initial period of one year, designed to build a strong commercial and operational foundation. Based on project success and business growth, there is a possibility to extend or convert into a longer-term role.

What you’ll do

As our Technical Sales Advisor, you will focus on business development and market entry in Ghana. You will:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, including establishing relationships with potential distributors, partners, and fish farmers
• Build a strong professional network within the aquaculture industry to support long-term growth
• Support the introduction and positioning of Skretting products in the Ghanaian market
• Provide technical advice and on-site support to customers, ensuring optimal feed usage and farm performance
• Collect market insights and customer feedback to shape market entry and growth strategy
• Travel extensively within Ghana to visit customers and partners.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone ready to Own a high-impact project and grow along with the business:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Animal Science, or a related field with an average of 3–5 years of experience
• Strong commercial mindset and interest in sales/business development
• Hands‑on, entrepreneurial, and comfortable working in a developing and unstructured market environment
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Fluent in English as well as other local languages (Twi & Ga).
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Ghana
• Valid driver’s license (required for frequent field visits)

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to building Skretting’s presence in a key growth market
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial project role with high visibility and impact
• Exposure to international teams and best‑in‑class aquaculture practices
• Potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance and business growth
• A purpose‑driven environment focused on sustainability and innovation

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to own your progress, your potential, and your career. For more information, please contact Eniola Apara at [e-mail]