Territory Manager - Eastern Nova Scotia

Job Description:

Territory Manager, Dairy - Eastern Nova Scotia

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 looking for a Territory Manager to cover Eastern Nova Scotia (Antigonish to Cape Breton) and Newfoundland territories. This role, reporting to the Sales Supervisor, Atlantic, involves supporting a well-established and expanding customer base of local dairy producers. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the company's core values of Innovation, Caring, Capable, and Collaboration in all their activities.

About The Role - Feeding the Future of Dairy Excellence!

Responsibilities

1. Establish and maintain long-term, committed partnerships with customers.
2. Grow the business portfolio within the Eastern Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Region.
3. Collaborate with the nutrition team to balance diets, maximizing productivity and profitability for dairy producers.
4. Support cross-functional team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
5. Foster positive relationships with industry professionals and producers.
6. Provide strategic business planning input as needed.
7. Exemplify leadership and service within the dairy and feed industry.
8. Represent Trouw Nutrition at customer events, tradeshows, and conferences.

Qualifications

1. Diploma or BSc in Agricultural Science or a related field.
2. 2+ years Industry experience in a customer-facing role.
3. Familiarity with the dairy farming industry.
4. Proven ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines effectively.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Strong organizational and time management abilities.
7. Flexibility and a willingness to be coached and learn new processes.
8. Innovative mindset and openness to change.

Expectation from the Role

1. Highly driven and personally accountable individual who is energized by teamwork and building relationships.
2. Strong customer focus, business acumen and negotiation skills.
3. Can problem-solve within internal and external complexity.

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits

1. Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group.
2. Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone.

Local Benefits

1. Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
2. Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
3. Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance.
4. Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement.
5. 15 vacation days to start (tiered).
6. Quarterly Sales 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 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.