Beef Nutritionist

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced infield Beef Nutritionist to collaborate closely with our sales team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in animal nutrition, particularly in beef cattle, and will play a crucial role in providing technical expertise and support to our sales team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with customers in the field, helping them to achieve their herd management goals through customized nutritional solutions.

Job Description:

• Collaborate with the sales team to identify customer needs and develop nutritional programs to address those needs.
• Provide technical support and training to sales representatives, equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively communicate the value of our products and services to customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, serving as a trusted advisor and resource for all their nutritional inquiries and challenges.
• Conduct on-farm consultations and assessments to evaluate herd performance, nutritional deficiencies, and economic performance.
• Formulate new diets and update current diets as requested by sales team and customers 
• Translating research findings and practical experiences into the animal feed portfolio
• Partnering with the Formulation team to monitor feed formulations to meet quality performance and animal health standards.
• Contributing to product development by introducing new feed concepts.
• Working with the least cost formulation process in close collaboration with the formulation team. 
• Work with the quality team to support quality control assurance and quality control programs
• Keeps track of new nutrition developments, innovations of innovative applicable R&D groups and companies outside Nutreco / Trouw Nutrition.
• Coordination and review of nutritional aspects and feed manufacturing implications of new and existing products with both internal and external groups 
• Supports the development of training, marketing, and sales materials for Nutreco / Trouw products.
• Calculates and assesses the relative nutritional values of various feeds.
• Work in a disciplined fashion and manage timelines with multiple priorities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Post-secondary education Bachelor's or advanced degree in animal science, animal nutrition, or a related field. applicable practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in beef cattle nutrition or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Strong understanding of beef cattle production systems, including feeding practices, herd management, and performance metrics.
• Ability to quickly prioritize individual responsibilities and effectively manage time.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability in accurate and cost effective decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of livestock production and management and a thorough understanding of the local industry.
• High level of computer competency including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment. 
• Willingness to travel extensively to meet with customers and attend industry events as needed
 

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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.

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 (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal 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.