Technical Sales Representative, Feed Additives & Premix
About the role
Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future. 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. 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. Location: Friona, Texas (Primary) or Comanche, Texas. Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday. 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.
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 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.
Requirements
- 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.