Technical Sales Representative, Feed Additives & Premix

Trouw Nutrition; Comanche (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reim-

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition in Friona and Comanche, Texas seeks a Technical Sales Representative for Feed Additives & Premix. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers and sales teams, delivering value through specialized product knowledge and industry expertise.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Animal Science or related field and 3–5+ years in technical sales within livestock. Travel is frequent within the territory; you will collaborate with producers, nutritionists, and operations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of technical sales, nutrition, or livestock industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of feed additives, premixes, nutrition programs, and animal production systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and consultation to customers and sales teams.
• Conduct farm visits and work directly with customers.
• Interpret field data and provide recommendations related to nutrition, production, housing, transport, and equipment.
• Support sales activities by identifying customer needs and developing value-based solutions.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, customer training, and educational programs.
• Assist with product trials, implementation, and technical problem-solving.
• Collaborate with internal teams including sales, marketing, product development, quality, and manufacturing.
• Contribute to process improvements, customer communications, and industry outreach activities.
• Maintain technical expertise through ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Animal nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Role:

Technical Sales Representative, Feed Additives & Premix

Location:

Friona, Texas (Primary) or Comanche, Texas

Hours:

Full-time, Monday-Friday

Why Join Us

Get ready to Own your career as a Technical Sales Representative, Feed Additives & Premix at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us as you Own your ideas, Own your direction and Own your success.

What You'll Do

As a Technical Sales Representative, Feed Additives & Premix, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers and sales teams, helping drive business growth through specialized product knowledge and industry expertise. You will work closely with producers, nutritionists, and commercial livestock operations, providing technical support, identifying customer needs, and recommending solutions that deliver value.

You Will

• Provide technical support and consultation to customers and sales professionals.
• Conduct farm visits and work directly with customers in the animal production industry.
• Interpret field data and provide recommendations related to nutrition, production, housing, transport, and equipment.
• Support sales activities by identifying customer needs and developing value-based solutions.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, customer training, and educational programs.
• Assist with product trials, implementation, and technical problem-solving.
• Collaborate with internal teams including sales, marketing, product development, quality, and manufacturing.
• Contribute to process improvements, customer communications, and industry outreach activities.
• Maintain technical expertise through ongoing training and professional development.

Who We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong combination of technical expertise, relationship-building skills, and commercial awareness. You enjoy working directly with customers, solving complex challenges, and translating technical knowledge into practical solutions that create value.

You'll Also Need

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of relevant technical sales, nutrition, or livestock industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of feed additives, premixes, nutrition programs, and animal production systems.
• Ability to analyze data, identify customer needs, and develop value-based recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence customers and build long-term business relationships.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to travel regularly within the assigned territory.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Passion for delivering results and supporting customer success.

What You'll Receive

As part of Nutreco, you'll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with a global footprint. Join us and you'll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You'll also benefit from the backing of one of the world's largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In Addition, You'll Receive

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days, and floating holidays
• Annual Bonus

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.

We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

#Ownit

Please note that candidates applying to U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.

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