Job Description

Description :

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Ruminant Sales Specialist on a temporary full-time (for approximately 12 months) basis at our Feed Mill in Saskatoon, SK.

Who we are:

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit .

What you'll do:

Under the direction of the Feed Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the sale of Ruminant feeds in a designated territory and maximizing customer profitability as well as investigating and resolving all Ruminant claims on behalf of FCL.

• You will call on Ruminant producers and retail customers in sales territory to promote and sell manufactured Ruminant bulk feed in accordance with the sales budget.
• You will advise producers on farm, regarding Ruminant nutrition and production management practices. Producers may be customers of the local Retail, so concerns must be communicated.
• You will advise producers by imparting knowledge of key production parameters such as, Feed Conversion, Average Daily Gain, Calving interval, Days in Milk, and other ruminant production concerns.
• You will troubleshoot issues and provide solutions.
• You will follow up with producers to ensure recommendations are being implemented and progress is being made.
• You will be responsible to train and mentor the Feed Team Advisors as well as producers on all aspects of ruminant production.
• You will provide guidance to the Livestock and Farm Hardware Category Manager on ruminant production and practices to support seasonal programs and advertising.
• You will provide training session's specific to ruminant management practices at sales meetings, key retail producer meetings and ruminant producer seminars (approximately 8 seminars per year).
• You will liaise with government, university, and industry personnel with regard to ruminant nutrition, production and related issues.
• You will be responsible for investigating and resolving all Ruminant claims on behalf of FCL with the expectation to take a leadership role when dealing with issues and claims on farm. This will include following specific reporting procedures and data entry in JDE handling all concerns until a solution is reached as well as collaborating with the Animal Nutrition and Compliance Manager.
• You will work with the Home Office Ruminant Nutritionist on feeding programs, program marketing components, and on-farm feeding practices.
• You will identify opportunities for developing new, innovative products and markets.
• You will advise on formulations and recommend ingredient adjustments.
• You will travel to Home Office to train and/or collaborate with Nutritionists on Brill formulation and creating mix sheets.

Why it matters:

Our Agro team helps to feed and grow Western Canadian communities by sourcing and distributing products and services to local Co-ops in the feed, crop supplies and fertilizer business.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and:

• You have a bachelor's degree. A Master of Science in Ruminant Nutrition is considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of 6-9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience in Ruminant production management practices and nutrition with sales experience (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• A Professional Agrologist (PAg) is required.
• You're honest and trustworthy, are results oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
• You believe in collaboration, building relationships and value the perspectives of others.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We're working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience for all to allow you to be at your best. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your accommodation requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs and we will work through your request with you. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 8, 2022.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Please note you may be required to undergo a background check and substance test in accordance with FCL policies. FCLLP

Interested in this role, but don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At FCL we are committed to creating a workforce that is as diverse as our communities, so if this sounds like something you would be interested in, we encourage you to apply!

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