Swine Sales Manager

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. 

Selko, a Nutreco brand, provides specialty feed additives to optimize animal performance and customer value. Our offerings consist of unique products backed by sound science, expertise to help customers win, and products that are manufactured at the highest quality standards. We add value for our customers with proven solutions for trace mineral optimization and animal health and performance.

We are seeking a Swine Sales Manager for our Selko brand-Indianapolis, IN.

The Swine Sales Manager is a primary customer-facing role and is responsible for keeping all targeted customers well informed regarding Selko, the IntelliBond brand, and each product within our portfolio.  Additionally, team selling is critical to Selko’s sales strategy.  As such, this position is responsible for identifying logical connection points between Selko and customers and facilitating the building of key relationships such that our customers know Selko through multiple points of contact. Ultimately, these efforts are designed to lead to sales success as defined by consistently accomplishing our yearly business plan.

Additional responsibilities of the Swine Sales Manager include collaboration with marketing and technical teams.  This position will provide input to the technical team as it designs and executes the swine research strategy.  Upon completion of trials, this position will work collaboratively with marketing to develop impactful customer-facing material that accurately communicates the performance of Selko’s products.

About The Role: Driving Sales Excellence

Responsibilities:

• Implement our sales strategy to grow our Swine portfolio

• Develop and manage business-to business contacts between Selko and each strategic account

• Support the geographical regions residing in your sales territory

• Coordinate Technical support for swine customers

• Deliver weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports

• Promote Selko’s brand through active participation in key industry conferences

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Business Administration, Agriculture or a similar field

• 5+ years’ of sales and account management experience in a business-to-business environment

• Relevant swine sales experience and industry knowledge

• Demonstrated the ability to sell - grow their book of business

• Team player with strong negotiation, presentation, contractual and legal skills

• Experienced user with CRM-MS Dynamics 365 and MS Office Suite

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

• Remote work model, Sales Bonus Incentive program, Above-Average Vehicle and Wi-Fi allowance, iPhone, corporate credit card, PTO, 401k (with 6% company matching on day 1), IRA, paid holidays, medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, HSA, FSA, Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement

• Our commitment to continuous learning,

• Supportive team Environment

• An attractive total compensation package that includes a bonus, competitive health, dental, vision package and retirement benefits!

• A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.

GOOD TO KNOW:

• A valid drivers’ license is required for this role.

• Must be willing to travel domestically up to 50% to customers and attend sales events

• Fluency in English is an advantage

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and would like to respond within five (5) business days . The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

We are committed to employment equity, and we encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Aboriginal 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.

Please note that candidates applying to the job opening must be authorized to work in the United States. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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.