Technical Nutrition Solutions Manager, Swine. UK Homebased and flexible location

If you are the perfect balance between deep knowledge of pig nutrition with an ability to communicate a clear message about it. If you know what the Gut- Brain Axis is all about and how prime gut function can ameliorate antibiotic use, then keep reading as this role could be you. If you are a vet and you are looking to explore a new career path, then this role could be you.

I need to find someone who is intensively technical about pig nutrition but who can also communicate that knowledge easily. I need to find someone who shares the same values of this international, successful business - they have integrity, honesty, science, proven research, humility and supportive team culture at the heart of what they do.

This successful business has UK proven, innovative and effective products in the ruminant sector and all other species and is now ready to further develop its range of products in the UK pig sector.
You will be consulting with nutritionists in feed-mills, pre mixers, feed ingredient distributors across the UK to help them grow their sales using the company's unique and proven feed additives and data collection tools. European travel will also be involved visiting the company HQs and research sites 

Your role;

• Provide technical  nutrition support and develop commercial relationships through the range of existing and new feed mill, mill & Mix and pre mix companies in UK
• Represent and promote the technical integrity of the range of Swine nutrition products
• Closely work with the existing swine team in France
• Act as conduit for technical and research information coming from research partners in France
• Ensure the company achieves its commercial goals in UK and Ireland 
• Provide and deliver technical presentations to clients and their teams
• Support at a farm level where required by the client
• Help in the development and implementation of products and research
• Reporting to the Managing Director of UK & Ireland

You will; 

• Be seeking to develop your Technical/ Nutritional ability within a company which will provide extensive training and formulation software 
• Have minimum of 2-3 years' experience of monogastric/pig nutrition technical in the GB territory 
• Come from a Veterinary background (not essential) 
• Have qualification to degree level in Agriculture or Ag Science related discipline. 
• Be competent in understanding nutrition and  diet formulations, especially for pigs
• Have a good understanding and/or experience of the benefits and use of nutrition to ameliorate antibiotic use in swine 
• Demonstrate good commercial awareness as well as sound technical ability. 
• Be a good communicator, confident speaking to a group of  Nutritionists/ farmers 
• Be able to develop and  maintain strong relationships with key decision makers in the animal feed industry
• Have good communications and interpersonal skills, have passion for Agribusiness and have the motivation to succeed 

Package;
Good salary and package. You will be well looked after, well rewarded and enjoy working in a fully supported, innovative, technical and team focussed business.

or more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Stuart Goodinson on: Office 01885 483440 or e-mail your CV and covering letter to stuart.goodinson@delacyexecutive.co.uk
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