Technical Sales Manager - Young Animal Feed
Technical Sales Manager - Young Animal Feed
Apply locations Ashbourne, Derbyshire time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id VAC23757
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.
Are you ready to shape the future of young animal nutrition in Great Britain? We’re looking for a commercially driven and passionate Technical Sales Manager to take the lead on our Young Animal Feed (YAF) portfolio. In this pivotal role, you’ll combine technical insight with commercial expertise to drive innovation in calf nutrition, boost local sales performance championing sustainable animal production.
You’ll have full ownership of the YAF business in GB, one of the most strategic areas of our Ruminant segment and lead a dedicated, high-impact technical team. If you’re excited by the opportunity to grow market share, launch cutting-edge solutions, and make a real difference in the lives of our customers and their animals, we’d love to hear from you!
About The Role:
Responsibilities:
* Lead the technical and commercial strategy for the YAF portfolio in GB
* Drive sales performance, achieving profit and volume targets in collaboration with the local sales team
* Manage and develop the YAF technical team fostering engagement and performance.
* Collaborate with internal departments to ensure effective portfolio and pricing management
* Launch and promote product innovations, and expand our own label offering
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships with key accounts, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
* Act as a local leader within the wider ECA (Europe & Central Asia) YAF strategy team
Skills and Expertise
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field.
* 5+ years of experience in animal nutrition, technical sales, or product management.
* Strong knowledge of calf nutrition and the GB milk replacer market.
* Proven ability to manage product portfolios, pricing, and campaigns.
* Previous line management experience is highly desirable
* Soft skills like strong communicator with a commercial mindset, analytical acumen, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
* Travel: Regular travel across GB, especially to Ashbourne and customer sites (60-80%)
* Language: English proficiency required
Why You Will Love Working with Us:
* A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment
* Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme.
* Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.
* Flexible work location with opportunities to travel globally.
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. Our mission is Feeding the Future.
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.
About Us
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 and Trouw 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 can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet.
We believe in three core elements to future success: strategy execution, innovation, and competence of our people. Our values; capable, caring, collaborative, and innovative are supportive of those three core elements.
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