Ruminant Technical Advisor

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and nutritional advice to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers, feed mills, and key customers.
• Partner with Ruminant Account Managers to identify opportunities, develop customer solutions, and support business growth.
• Deliver technical presentations, training sessions, and customer workshops.
• Support product launches, trials, demonstrations, and technical evaluations.
• Build strong relationships with customers and industry stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate customer records and provide technical insights to support commercial decisions.
• Stay up to date with developments in ruminant nutrition, sustainability, and farming practices.
• Who we're looking for
• We're looking for someone who is responsible, accountable and ready to Own this role. In addition you'll need:
• Essential
• Degree or Higher Diploma in Animal Science, Agricultural Science, Dairy Science, Ruminant Nutrition, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in ruminant nutrition, technical advisory, feed sales support, or livestock consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of dairy, beef, and sheep production systems in Ireland.
• Ability to interpret farm performance data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout Ireland.
• Desirable
• MSc in Ruminant Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, or related discipline.
• Experience working with feed formulation, rationing software, or nutritional modelling tools.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives, emissions reduction, and efficiency programmes in ruminant production.
• Previous experience supporting commercial / sales teams.
• What you'll receive
• In addition, you'll receive:
• A competitive salary package
• Opportunities for further learning opportunities and professional development within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.
• A flexible work environment with the option to work from home
• The support to thrive within our inclusive, international culture and dynamic environment.
• How and why to find out more
• #Ownit
• Our organisation:
• Equal Opportunity Employer:

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description: Why join us Own your path at Nutreco, an SHV company. We cultivate talent, curiosity and diversity as well as offer exposure to meaningful projects and passionate customers and colleagues around the world. Join us as a Ruminant Technical Advisor and share our purpose of Feeding the Future as you grow both personally and professionally. Together we can transition towards more sustainable, equitable and balanced protein production.

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