Poultry Account Manager

DevenishNA; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Health, dental, vision, retirement

Professional development

Job summary

Devenish Nutrition Ltd seeks a dynamic Poultry Account Manager to drive growth in the layer segment across the United States. This field-based, consultative role blends nutrition science with strategic sales to build partnerships with egg producers, pullet growers, feed mills, and integrated poultry companies.

You will identify opportunities, deliver science-backed programs, and use digital tools to provide an exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in poultry nutrition, layer production, or agricultural sales.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Animal Science, Poultry Science, Nutrition, Agriculture Business).
• Established network within commercial egg or pullet industry.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in territory-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow layer accounts through targeted business development and strategic proposals.
• Serve as primary relationship contact for portfolio of layer accounts, including egg producers and pullet growers.
• Provide technical nutritional support and co-develop feed programs with nutritionists.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Operations, Logistics, and Accounting to ensure orders and customer experience meet Devenish’s standards.

Skills

Layer nutrition

Commercial sales

Data presentation

Territory management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science

Bachelor’s degree in Poultry Science

Tools

CRM software

Digital modeling tools

Video conferencing tools

Job description

The Poultry Account Manager is a dynamic, field-based commercial role responsible for driving growth within the layer segment of the poultry industry. This position combines deep nutritional expertise with a modern, consultative approach to sales – building trusted partnerships with commercial egg producers, pullet growers, feed mills, and integrated poultry companies.

You will be the face of Devenish in your territory: proactively identifying new business opportunities, delivering science-backed solutions, and using technology to provide a customer experience that sets Devenish apart from the competition. This is not just a selling role – it is a strategic partnership role for someone who genuinely cares about flock performance, producer profitability, and the future of sustainable egg production.

Core Responsibilities

Business Development & Territory Growth

• Identify, target, and convert prospective layer accounts – including commercial egg operations, cage-free and specialty producers, pullet growers, and feed mill customers.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline ensuring consistent follow-up and accurate forecasting.
• Develop customized proposals and ROI-focused presentations that clearly articulate the value of Devenish nutritional programs.

Customer Partnership & Retention

• Serve as the primary relationship contact for existing layer accounts, delivering proactive check-ins, flock visits, and performance reviews.
• Understand each customer’s production system, performance benchmarks, and business goals to recommend the most relevant Devenish products and services.
• Respond rapidly to customer needs through a combination of in-person visits, virtual consultations, and digital communication tools.

Technical Consultation & Nutritional Support

• Develop a comprehensive working knowledge of Devenish’s full ingredient and supplement portfolio, with emphasis on layer-specific solutions (hen day production, egg quality, feed conversion, gut health, bone integrity).
• Partner with Devenish nutritionists and technical specialists to co-develop customized feed programs and trials.
• Translate complex nutritional science into clear, practical recommendations that resonate with producers at every level of sophistication.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Customer Service, Operations, Logistics, and Accounting to ensure seamless order fulfillment and superior customer experience.
• Collaborate with the broader Poultry Team to share market intelligence, identify cross-territory synergies, and contribute to new product development initiatives.
• Provide field-level feedback on product performance, competitive activity, and emerging producer needs to inform Devenish’s commercial strategy.

Technology as a Competitive Advantage:

At Devenish, we believe the best account managers are also skilled technology users. In this role, you will be expected to:

• Maintain records to track customer interactions, pipeline activity, and follow-up cadences.
• Use digital nutritional modeling tools to build data-backed feed programs tailored to each layer operation.
• Deliver virtual consultations, webinars, and remote flock health reviews using video and collaboration platforms.
• Share real-time performance data, trial results, and ROI reporting via digital dashboards and customer-facing portals.
• Stay current with precision poultry technologies (flock monitoring systems, egg quality analytics, etc.) to speak the language of today’s layer producers.
• Maintain up-to-date records including customer profiles, call logs, opportunity stages, and competitive intelligence.
• Submit accurate sales forecasts and territory business reviews on a regular cadence as defined by management.
• Utilize company-provided digital tools for expense reporting, sample tracking, and internal communication.
• Participate in product training, industry events, and Devenish team meetings to stay at the forefront of layer nutrition and poultry industry trends.

Qualifying Skills & Attributes:

Core Skills & Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of layer nutrition, poultry physiology, and egg production systems.
• Understanding of feed ingredients, premix formulation, and supplement technologies.
• Strong commercial acumen – ability to identify opportunities, build proposals, and close business.
• Exceptional communicator – confident presenting to producers, nutritionists, and executives alike.
• Self-directed with outstanding territory and time management skills.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative, solutions-first mindset.
• Ability to interpret and present data-driven performance reports to customers.
• Openness to adopting new Agri-tech and precision poultry tools as they emerge.
• Experience with digital trial documentation or farm management platforms is a plus.

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in poultry nutrition, layer production, or agricultural sales.
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Nutrition, Agriculture Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Established network of contacts within the commercial egg or pullet industry.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a territory-based role.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, innovation-driven culture built on science and partnership.
• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement.
• Vehicle allowance plus fuel reimbursement for business travel.
• Ongoing professional development, product training, and access to Devenish’s global R&D resources.
• A genuine opportunity to grow your career alongside a company that is shaping the future of animal nutrition.

Other:

Any other specific requests as deemed necessary by Management.

Devenish Nutrition Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community