Technical Specialist – Poultry & Swine (LATAM)

Jefo; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefo seeks a Technical Specialist – Poultry & Swine (LATAM) to provide technical expertise and support across LATAM markets. This role focuses on sales growth, customer satisfaction, and product innovation through research, training, and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Requirements include a Master’s in animal nutrition or related field, fluency in English and Spanish or Portuguese, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in animal nutrition or related field; experience in poultry and swine nutrition is preferred.
• Fluent English with ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills for scientific and marketing contexts.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support to Jefo’s LATAM Poultry & Swine business to drive sales growth and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and deliver trainings, technical trainings and presentations to teams, distributors, and customers.
• Collaborate on research projects, product development, and scientific communications with partners.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish or Portuguese

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Master degree in animal nutrition or related field

Job description

Jefo is a global leader in high-performance non-medicated nutritional solutions for production animals. Founded in Quebec (Canada) in 1982, Jefo manufactures and markets its species-specific products in over 80 countries with offices worldwide. To be the preferred supplier for those striving to reduce or eliminate the use of antibiotics in their production systems, Jefo invests in innovation and development. With its Life, made easier commitment in mind, Jefo uses a practical approach to SHARE its solutions based on scientific research and stringent testing methods. Headquartered in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec (Canada), Jefo is constantly looking for the best talent to join their diverse and dynamic team.

Winner of the "Canada's Best Managed Companies" program for 11 consecutive years, Jefo offers an excellent range of employee benefits, in addition to a dynamic and friendly work environment focused on collaboration and commitment.

Jefo is currently seeking a Technical Specialist – Poultry & Swine (LATAM)

Location: Home office in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia

Salary: To be discussed

Status: Permanent full-time

Summary of position

Provide technical expertise and support to Jefo’s LATAM Poultry & Swine business, contributing to sales growth, customer satisfaction, and product innovation through research, training, and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Main responsibilities of the position

Technical Support & Customer Engagement

• Support Jefo and partner Sales Teams through online meetings, trade shows, conferences, and customer visits;
• Deliver technical trainings to Jefo teams, distributors and customers;
• Prepare and deliver presentations for internal, commercial, and scientific audiences;
• Gather field insights and market trends to support product positioning and new solution development.

Scientific Communication & Marketing Support

• Develop, review, and update technical and scientific materials (publications, abstracts, technical papers, research reports, presentations, and marketing content);
• Support the Marketing team in creating tools and campaigns for new product launches;
• Represent Jefo at international events, trade shows, and scientific conferences.

Research & Product Development

• Coordinate and conduct research projects with universities, research centers, and commercial partners;
• Design protocols, analyze trial results, and present findings to customers in collaboration with Sales Teams;
• Contribute to competitive product analysis and product innovation initiatives in collaboration with R&D;
• Develop and implement specialized technical services and tools focused on nutrition and intestinal health solutions.

Partnerships & Networking

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with universities, laboratories, research institutes, and industry leaders;
• Identify and establish new scientific and technical collaborations.

General & Administrative

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures;
• Provide regular updates to the immediate manager on activities, achievements, and challenges;
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Education

• Master degree in animal nutrition or related field (obtained in the United States or internationally)

Technical and interpersonal skills

• Fluency in English and either Spanish or Portuguese is required;
• Excellent communicator: Clear and engaging in both written and oral communication;
• Collaborative team player: Promotes knowledge sharing and teamwork;
• Analytical learner: Research-driven, detail-oriented, and eager to improve processes;
• Strategic thinker: Anticipates challenges and focuses on solutionsand results;
• Adaptable and agile: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment;
• Empathetic and customer-focused: Understands client needs and aligns solutions accordingly;
• Relationship builder: Establishes strong internal and external networks with humility and trust;
• Skilled negotiator: Handles objections and concerns effectively, particularly with nutritionists.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work autonomously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to building recognition within the Poultry & Swine industry.

*Important: CV must be submitted in English. Applications with CVs in other languages will not be considered. Thank you.