Junior Dairy Nutritionist - Filled

The Opportunity:

Our Client is a locally owned and operated Agriservices Company with multiple locations north and east of Kingston, Ontario. Their business is a full-service Livestock Feed and Crop Inputs supplier, handling commercial grain and processing seed.

We are recruiting for a Junior Dairy Nutritionist for a full-time position, who will make recommendations and sell feed to farmers.  If you have a dairy nutrition background, enjoy helping customers improve their production, and have the determination to sell, this could be the right opportunity for you.  Please apply below.

Compensation:   

• A competitive compensation package is offered, including a base salary plus commission with uncapped potential.
• A company vehicle can be provided. Or, receive mileage reimbursement with your own vehicle.

Why work with our client:

• An established, stable and successful locally owned company.
• A team environment where your opinions are appreciated.
• Room for advancement to Sales Management

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent service and sales support to new and existing customers.
• Use your knowledge of dairy nutrition to make recommendations to customers
• Resolve all sales, product, or management issues quickly and effectively.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Prospect and acquire new business for crop inputs supplied by the company
• Work collaboratively with farmers, service and delivery staff, and other colleagues.
• Represent the Company with knowledgeable professionalism at all industry related venues, as well as within the community.
• All other duties as needed to ensure continued success as a Dairy Nutritionist.

Key Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• A background in dairy, including experience with milking cows, is a must.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn from nutritional and sales training provided by the Company.
• Post secondary education in agriculture is an asset.
• Above average organizational and computer skills.
• Experience in sales is an asset, but not required.
• Must have passion for the dairy industry.
• A valid Canadian Driver’s License is required.
• Self-motivated, team-player, and willing to take initiative.
• Only candidates with a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number can be considered for this position.