Ruminant Nutrition Adviser
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Ruminant Nutrition Adviser
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, is hiring a Ruminant Nutrition Adviser for the North-West Area. This is a Full-Time Permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits package including a company car.
Job Details
- Reference Number: UDF/2019/624
- Location: North-West Area
- Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
- Closing Date: 08/04/2019
About the Company
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group and one of Northern Ireland’s largest feed companies with manufacturing facilities in Belfast and Dungannon. The company has continued to grow its market share within the ruminant animal feeds sector through its technical expertise and quality product range.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products.
Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Ruminant Nutrition Adviser will be responsible for growing sales in line with agreed targets through the development of excellent customer relationships. This role will complement our existing team of Technical Sales Advisers and will involve maintaining and growing direct farm sales of feed, fertiliser, etc., and advising on developing farm nutritional programmes to improve performance and efficiency of dairy, beef and sheep systems.
Candidate Requirements
- 3rd level qualification or equivalent, ideally in an agricultural related discipline
- In-depth understanding of ruminant livestock production
- Previous relevant sales experience desirable but not essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Keen for responsibility and ability to work effectively as part of a winning team
- IT literate
- Current driving licence
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package including a company car and excellent opportunities for personal development.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please visit our website dalefarm.co.uk/careers. Completed application forms must be received by 5pm on Monday 8th April 2019. Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted. No unsolicited CVs from agencies. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products. Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development, and rewarding benefit packages.