Job Description

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Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future
Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.
Trouw Nutrition is seeking a dynamic Territory Manager to join our Pet Food Sales Team, covering the Ontario and Maritime Regions. In this remote role, you'll report directly to the National Sales Manager and take ownership of pet specialty accounts and brand portfolios. You'll play a pivotal role in driving growth, executing strategic pet food initiatives, and building lasting relationships with customers across the territory.
About The Role: Driving pet specialty growth through strategic partnerships, data-driven insights, and brand excellence.
Responsibilities:

• Manage pet specialty account for Trouw Nutrition Companion Animal in an assigned territory.
• Develop brand awareness and drive growth within the territory with both current and new customers.
• Maximize store-level exposure of branded products through in-store merchandising, product knowledge sharing, and staff training.
• Forecast budgets and deliver on sales and operational objectives.
• Utilize data and technology to support sales strategy and create actionable plans.
• Review claims requests and manage store-level inventory to minimize product claims.
• Collaborate with operations and distribution partners to ensure superior customer service.
• Network within the industry to maintain comprehensive knowledge of market activities.
• Monitor, track, and report on marketplace trends and activity.

Skills and Expertise
Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in sales, marketing, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in sales or marketing within consumer packaged goods.
• Results-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Strategic and competitive mindset.
• Strong ability to build positive working relationships with associates and employees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; French is an asset.
• High level of computer competency, including proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems and business reporting.
• Commitment to living and teaching Trouw Nutrition's leadership values and safety culture.

Expectations from the Role:

• Demonstrate leadership in managing territory budgets and sales strategies.
• Leverage data and technology to drive performance and decision-making.
• Proactively address product claims and inventory challenges.
• Represent the brand with professionalism and integrity in all industry interactions.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 2 weeks per quarter.

Why you Will Love Working with Us
Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Sales bonus

Next Steps:
We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.
We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to "Feed the Future!"
Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.
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Our organisation:
Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

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