Job Reference: FRS61693
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FRS Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Ruminant Business Manager on behalf ofa leading animal nutrition business. This is a full-time permanent role where you will be working with some progressive beef anddairy customers with large feedlots in the Cavan / Monaghan area and into Northern Ireland.
Our client has been supporting the farming community for over 25 years with their comprehensive range of high-quality feed and supplements. Their key to successhas been the strong business relationships they have made with dairy, beef & pig farmers in supporting animal health &farm profitability.
We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have previous experience in a Ruminant Nutritionist role with the ability to advise on diet formulation , forage and grassland management.
Responsibilities
1 Fullresponsibility for business development and profitability for our animal feed product lines delivered through our existing customers and prospecting for new customers. These include
1 Moist feeds
2 Liquid's feed blends.
3 Minerals/Performance Products plus a range of forage seeds
4 Other innovative feed solutions currently under development.
2 Deliver product portfolio, turnover and profit growth.
3 Ensure routine and timely credit control activities.
4 Manage relationships with key customers and expand customer base.
5 Maintain excellent knowledge of Irish animal feed sector including market trends, challenges,opportunities, impact of external/international factors on the Irish sector etc.
6 Ensure Group senior management are kept upto date on business performance, activities, prospects and challenges.
7 Develop an extensive network of contacts amongst customers, influencers and regulatory authorities. Ensure relevant customer contacts / communications are updated on CRM system.8 Liaise with other team members (logistics, marketing, finance etc.)
Qualifications
* A 3rd level Degree in Agriculture
* A minimum of 3 to 5 years commercial experience
* Proven experience in a Ruminant Nutrition role.
* The ability to work as part of a team.
Remuneration package
Attractive salary & bonus
Company car & pension
Toapply
Please email your cv through the attached link
Phone calls in confidence to John Miller on 087 9955439
Industry: Agriculture Fishing and Forestry
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Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Ruminant Manager , Diet formulation , Agriculture
Contact Name: John Miller
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