Career Opportunity - Ruminant Feed Sales Representative

Wetaskiwin Co-op and Country Junction Feeds is now accepting applications for the permanent full-time position of Ruminant Feed Sales Representative. Reporting to the Beef Team Leader, this critical role will add sales and nutrition capacity to drive growth, as well as supporting a variety of departments, locations, and initiatives.

Who we are:
Wetaskiwin Co-op is located in central Alberta operating in 9 locations in 5 communities of Wetaskiwin, Innisfail, Camrose, Edmonton and Falun. We operate in a variety of product lines including consumer hardware, building products, crop inputs, petroleum, liquor and feed manufacturing. We believe in working together to serve our members and customers throughout Alberta, delivering profits back to our members and communities and investing in sustainable growth. We are looking for team members and team leaders who will embrace our Co-op brand and values of Integrity, Excellence, Community and Service.

Areas of responsibility:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and new customers, serving as a trusted partner and resource for all their nutritional and feed-related needs, within the established territory.
• Drive growth and meet or exceed business targets by becoming a valued partner with our beef clients; providing on-farm consultation and sales calls and providing value-add support as required in collaboration with our Nutrition team.
• Required to travel extensively to make on-farm sales calls and participate in conferences, seminars, and trade shows to network with industry experts, learn about new products and technologies, and gain insights into market trends.
• Collaborate effectively with our Nutrition team and other industry professionals as required to identify customer needs and develop nutritional programs to address those needs.
• Conduct on-farm consultations and assessments, supported by Nutrition as required, to evaluate herd performance, nutritional deficiencies, and economic comparisons of different rations.
• Regularly read agricultural trade journals, online publications, and industry reports to stay informed about emerging trends in ruminant nutrition, feed technology, and livestock management.
• Regularly bending and twisting lifting up to 55 pounds.

Who you are:
• You have a minimum of three (3) years experience in feed sales, beef cattle nutrition and production or related field, with a proven track record of delivering results. Applicable applied experience will be considered.
• Strong understanding of beef cattle production systems including feeding and forage quality, herd management, herd performance metrics and a thorough understanding of the local industry.
• You have experience in a customer service environment with proven positive customer interactions.
• Ability to balance on-farm cattle rations and develop feeding programs considered an asset
• You believe in collaboration, building relationships and value the perspectives of colleagues, suppliers and customers.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to producers and diverse audiences.
• Ability to organize and effectively prioritize tasks respectful of deadlines, with an ability to work under pressure and work with integrity.
• You posses are willing to learn feed manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and regulatory requirements. Previous experience would be considered an asset but not essential. (e.g., CFIA, HACCP)
• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, Food Science, Microbiology, Agriculture or a related field is considered an asset.

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

Closing date: Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired.

Please submit resume and cover letter indicating position of interest to:
4707 – 40th Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta, T9A 2B8
Phone: 780 361 6171 Fax: 780-352-0297 Email: hradvisor@wetaskiwincoop.com