Animal Production Specialist

• Company Vehicle | Competitive Salary package with bonus incentive scheme
• Great Place to Work Certified 2023 – 2024
• Perth, WA Location – Travel to various locations in regional Western Australia
Why Nutrien Ag Solutions?
If you want a career that makes a difference, then come work with us at Nutrien where your purpose for coming to work every day is real and impactful - Going Further for Australian farmers.
We’re a local employer, with a local heartbeat, and global resources with safety, inclusion, integrity, and results at our core.
If you’ve never thought about the agriculture industry, it’s time to explore opportunities you’ve never dreamed of while making a real difference. So, come join us.
We are currently offering a great opportunity for a driven livestock advisor to join our Animal health team in WA.
About the role:
Reporting to the Regional Category Manager, you will be responsible for driving opportunities for sales growth within our Animal Health product category both on farm and in store throughout the West Australian region. In addition, you will be responsible for:
• Providing technical advice and services on farm to livestock clients to support and grow their businesses.
• Proactively maintaining and developing effective relationships with key livestock customers for the focus branches
• Assisting in the development and implementation of Animal Production plans for customers to increase productivity and profitability.
• Providing support and training to focus branch staff on animal health, management, and nutritional products.
• Maintaining effective relationships with various internal stakeholders the to pre-empt demand for products and sales opportunities.
• Promoting and representing Nutrien at relevant industry meetings and events
• Providing appropriate animal health, management and nutritional assistance and support to WA branches and networks.
• Assisting in the planning and budgeting process of key animal health and nutritional products.
• Providing market intelligence on livestock industry trends, best practice management livestock activities, competitor activities and strategies
A little about you:
To be successful you must possess strong experience within a customer facing sales role ideally gained within rural supplies and the agricultural industry. In addition you will:
• Have a tertiary qualification in a related field.
• Product knowledge within Animal Health, Nutrition and Production.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with new and existing stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of sales process and retail best practice methodologies.
• Ability to travel to regional and rural locations.
*There will be a large element of travel, therefore the role requires you to have a valid and current drivers’ licence and be willing to travel*
Why work for us?
A competitive remuneration package | Access to incentive programs | Company vehicle | Purchased leave scheme benefits | An additional day of leave – Nutrien Day | Gender neutral parental leave policy | A supportive and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development |Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network | Be a member of a company committed to feeding the future | Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions
We foster a culture of empowerment here at Nutrien across all facets of our business. There are so many other additional ways in which you’ll be made to feel part of Nutrien Ag Solutions as we continue going further to feed the future. Head to our website to explore our employee value proposition and employee rewards and benefits.
Apply today!
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about Nutrien Ag Solutions head to https://www.nutrienagsolutions.com.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions’ policies, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment background and medical. All considered applicants will need to undergo a VEVO/visa check. At this time only candidates with an existing and future right to work in Australia will be considered.
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted verbally. All other applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application via email at the conclusion of the recruitment process
Please note that unsolicited CVs or profiles will not be accepted, and Nutrien Ag Solutions will not be held liable for any that are sent through.
At Nutrien Ag Solutions, our purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.
For over 150 years, our business has been integral to the Australian agricultural industry. We are committed to providing quality local advice, knowledge and expertise for customers and helping feed Australia’s future. With a national network of more than 700 locations, Nutrien Ag Solutions is one of the largest agribusinesses operating in Australia.
Employing the best and brightest minds, our business is supported by an extensive network of corporate branches, franchises, members and agents. Our team are experts in a range of different farming areas, including precision farming services, marketing livestock and wool, agricultural services, finance, insurance, merchandise, water and real estate.