Technical Sales Representative, Feed Additives & Premix

Nutreco; Friona (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Nutreco is seeking a Technical Sales Representative for Feed Additives & Premix, based in Friona, TX (primary) or Comanche, TX. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor to producers and sales teams, driving growth with specialized product knowledge and industry expertise.

The role requires a BS in Animal Science or related field, 3–5+ years in technical sales or livestock nutrition, and travel within the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

BS in Animal Science

Technical sales experience

Animal nutrition knowledge

Data analysis

Strong communication

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Animal Science

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. #SPHP

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind.

Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Nutreco is a global leader

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries.

Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet.

To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.