• Job Description

  Req#: VAC11425

  Job Description:

  WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Located out of our Sherwood Park location, we are looking for a Poultry Sales Consultant to join our growing Poultry Sales team to create and keep customers! This position requires someone who is energetic, passionate about people, the animal nutrition industry, and can take great care of the customers we serve. We in turn will take great care of you through our commitment to continuous learning, supportive team and an attractive total compensation package that includes a bonus, competitive health package and retirement benefits!

  POSITION SUMMARY: As a Poultry Sales Consultant, you will work closely on and off farm with producers and industry colleagues to manage accounts and grow new business, achieving a balance between profitability, market share and customer service. You will be part of the team to ensure the right feed at the right place at the right time. You will be a business partner to clients, and will provide advisory services regarding optimal growth and development of their livestock. In addition, you will work directly with administration and production staff internally, to ensure the facilitation of all aspects of order desk administration, production and delivery of feed are timely and accurate.

  KEY SKILLS FOR THE ROLE:

  • Ideal candidate has a post-secondary education in agriculture or agri-business.
  • Proven experience in agriculture, customer service and sales.
  • Equivalent combinations of education, experience and training will be considered.
  • A strong aptitude for and an interest in business development.
  • Experience / knowledge in feed industry would be considered an asset.
  • Skilled in negotiation, analysis, time management.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle several complex tasks simultaneously.
  • Must possess computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Readiness to travel as required.
  • Must be self- motivated, personable and results oriented.
  • A valid drivers’ license is required for this role and a condition of employment.
  • Eligible to work full time in Canada.
  • Must be passionate about your career!

  Our organisation:
  Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

  Equal Opportunity Employer:

  Nutreco 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. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

• About the company

  Trouw Nutrition is an organisation that deeply cares about building a more sustainable future – both for our industry and for people everywhere. We are commited to translating science into actionable, practical nutrition and farm management solution...

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