Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future  

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. 

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a Technical Dairy Sales Representative in Alberta, Canada.

About The Role: Trouw Nutrition is seeking a Technical Dairy Sales Representative to grow the Alberta dairy portfolio by providing expert on-farm nutrition consultation and building strong relationships with local dairy producers.

Responsibilities: 

• Grow the Alberta Dairy Portfolio: Actively develop and expand Trouw’s regional dairy business.

• Provide On-Farm Technical Consulting: In collaboration with the nutrition team, perform ration balancing and offer expert consultation to dairy producers to maximize herd productivity and profitability.

• Cultivate Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong, trusting, and long-term business relationships with both established and potential dairy customers.

• Develop Sales Strategies: Create compelling sales presentations, proposals, and materials to clearly illustrate the benefits of Trouw Nutrition's products to producers.

• Represent Trouw Nutrition: Act as a professional and knowledgeable representative at customer events, trade shows, and industry conferences.

Skills and Expertise 

Qualifications: 

• A BSc in agricultural science or a related field

• Demonstrated knowledge of and passion for the Alberta Dairy industry and dairy operations across Western Canada

• Proven ability to build trusting and long-term relationships with dairy producers

• Strong combination of interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent organizational/time management skills 

Expectation from the Role: 

• Able to travel frequently through Alberta region

Why you Will Love Working with Us 

Global Benefits:  

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group  

• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone  

Local Benefits:  

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!  

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!  

• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance 

• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement  

• 15 vacation days to start (tiered) 

• Annual bonus 

Next Steps:  

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.  

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”  

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.  

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.  

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.  

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