Technical Dairy Manager

SHV Group; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in sustainable food solutions as a customer-focused technical manager. You will leverage your expertise in dairy nutrition to support our sales teams, build relationships with key stakeholders in the US Dairy industry, and drive innovative projects that enhance animal health and productivity. This role includes remote work with significant travel opportunities and offers a supportive environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Disability and Life Insurance

401k/IRA Matching Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation and PTO

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of industry experience.
• Field experience with understanding of dairy farming and nutritional guidelines.
• Proven track record with dairy farmers and consultant groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical Dairy expertise to internal teams.
• Build strong professional relationships with industry leaders.
• Lead innovation projects in academic and commercial settings.

Skills

Technical Presentations

Relationship Building

Organization

Time Management

Business Acumen

Education

PhD in Dairy Nutrition

Tools

Ration Formulation Programs

Job description

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.

Selko is the feed additive brand of Nutreco. We provide specialty feed additives to optimise animal performance and customer value. Our solutions are backed by sound science, our team is committed to helping customers win, and products are manufactured to meet the highest quality standards!

About The Role: We are looking for a customer-focused technical manager with a strong network and high level of knowledge of the US Dairy industry to be part of a dynamic commercial team that offers expertise and value to our customers. The main purpose of this role is to provide technical support to marketing and sales colleagues for the Selko USA portfolio, maintain strong professional relationships with key decision-makers, influencers and consultants in the US Dairy industry.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical Dairy expertise to internal teams and Selko’s customer portfolio
• Build strong, positive professional relationships with key industry leaders
• Lead research and innovation projects developed in academic institutions, contract research organizations (CRO’s), and commercial dairies
• Represent Selko at technical and scientific events

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• PhD Required: PhD degree in dairy nutrition
• Minimum of 4 years of industry experience
• Field experience with a high level of understanding of dairy farming, animal husbandry and management practices, and nutritional formulation and guidelines
• Proven track record of successfully recommending solutions to dairy farmers and consultant groups to support business growth

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations
• Ability to build and maintain strategic professional relationships
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Strong business acumen
• Strong commitment to customer success
• Experience using ration formulation programs

Expectation from the Role:

• Remote in the US Midwest or Eastern region with ability for frequent travel (>50%) to meet with customers, interact with decision-makers and industry influencers, attend technical and scientific events, internal and external meetings

Why you Will Love Working with Us

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone
• Annual bonus

Local Benefits:

• Disability and Life insurance
• 401k/IRA – Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days
• Annual bonus or Sales bonus programs based on performance

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for USA job openings must be independently authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.