Job Details
Job Title
Ruminant Nutrition Advisor
Reference Number
UDF/2024/194
Location
Co. Antrim
Contract Type
Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date
20/02/2024
Ruminant Nutrition Adviser
(Co. Antrim)
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 advice on developing farm nutritional programmes to improve performance and efficiency of dairy, beef and sheep systems.
We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual who has drive and commercial acumen, is willing to take on a new challenge in a competitive marketplace and be ambitious to pursue a career in sales and animal nutrition.
The ideal candidate should have a 3rd level qualification or equivalent ideally in an agricultural related discipline and must have an in depth understanding of ruminant livestock production. Previous relevant sales experience is desirable but not essential.
This is an important post and we are looking for candidates who have excellent interpersonal skills, are keen for responsibility, and can work effectively as part of a winning team. Candidates must be IT literate and have a current driving licence.
In return the company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including a company car and excellent opportunities for personal development.
To apply for this position please visit our website dalefarm.co.uk/careers
Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 20th February 2024
No unsolicited CVs from Agencies please.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer
About Us
Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.
At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.
Benefits
In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.
