Technical Sales Representative, Feed Additives & Premix

SHV Holdings NV; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability/Life Insurance

Parental Leave & Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company, is seeking a Technical Sales Representative for Feed Additives & Premix. Location: Friona, TX (Primary) or Comanche, TX. Full-time, Monday–Friday.

As a technical advisor, you will support customers and sales teams with product knowledge, conduct farm visits, interpret field data, and develop value-based recommendations. You will deliver trainings and collaborate with internal teams to drive growth. You must be willing to travel regularly in the territory.

Qualifications

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

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 nutrition, production, housing, transport, and equipment recommendations.
• 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.

Skills

Technical sales

Communication

Presentation

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science

Job description

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:

• 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.