Fortiva Additive Technical Sales - Dairy / Beef

Fortiva Additive Technical Sales - Dairy / Beef

Fortiva Additive Technical Sales - Dairy /Beef ( Ruminants )

Fortiva Additives is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist to grow sales within assigned species and assist sales members with overall technical leadership on additive technologies.

Additive Technical Sales guide the two-way translation of innovation and the marketplace.

They are the catalyst for technology transfer and education to sales teams and customers to reach our ambitious growth goals.

Key responsibilities:


* Sales growth with assigned accounts and overall Fortiva additives in all channels


* Develop & execute account growth plans, including sales forecasting and producer meetings and support programs


* Leverage resources, cultivate relationships & grow your networks to identify opportunities to drive Additive sales


* Develop and deploy product training to sales, marketing, and strategic accounts


* Generate technical content for marketing of Additive products including technical articles, presentations at industry events, technical reports, and sales tools


* Contribute to additive research execution (university, field trials, etc.) including collaboration with strategic accounts across Innovation, Product Development and Post Launch R&D


* Engage with internal and external partners to provide market insights, emerging trends and competitor intelligence


* Represent Additives at key industry & customer meetings

Education Required:


* Minimum of Masters degree


* Focus in Animal Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, or Immunology in Ruminants

Experience Preferred


* Experience in feed additive or animal health account management in the commercial livestock industry, including innovation, product development and technical services


* Understanding of the impacts of additives on the health and performance


* Track record of presenting complex technology, novel additive technologies and concepts in a clear and succinct manner


* Formulation experience

Competencies Required


* Self-starter and goal-oriented with ability to achieve results


* Strong problem-solving abilities and a can-do attitude


* Continuous learner with an innovation growth mindset


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills


* Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and SalesForce


* Strong understanding of gut health, gut receptor biology, immunity, and the impacts of additive ingredients on the health and performance of production animals


* Understanding and experience in the design, research, implementation, monitoring and delivery of novel feed additives to the market


* Aspiration to move quickly, and work within a multidisciplinary team, including demonstration of excellent collaborative skills

Base Salary: $120,880 - $181,320

Travel: 50%-80%.

This role is remote and location is open.

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