Sales Representative – Animal Nutrition

About the Role

Sales Representative – Animal Nutrition
Italy

About the Role

I am working with an international client in the animal nutrition sector who is looking for a motivated Sales Representative to develop and grow their business in Italy, with a strong focus on the poultry and swine markets .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales of specialty feed products in the Italian market.
• Identify customer needs and propose tailored technical-commercial solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with feed manufacturers, premix companies, integrators, and distributors.
• Support product trials with customers to demonstrate performance.
• Deliver technical presentations and provide on-site customer support.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and regulations to identify new opportunities.
• Manage sales contracts, negotiate agreements, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Regularly report activity and customer interactions through CRM.

Profile Requirements

• Degree in Animal Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ sales experience in animal nutrition , with knowledge of the poultry and swine sectors .
• Fluent in Italian and English .
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Motivated, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Bonus Structure (Simplified)

• Quarterly bonuses based on sales margin, target achievement, and product trials.
• Earn up to 12.5% of quarterly gross salary through margin and sales volume performance.
• Additional €1,000 bonus per validated product trial .
• Only the most favorable bonus applies each quarter, with trial bonuses always cumulative.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive fixed + variable remuneration package.
• Flexible working hours.
• Health insurance and meal vouchers.
• International company culture with team-building events.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, international business and make a real impact in the Italian poultry and swine markets.