[Hiring] Animal Nutrition Specialist @KWS SAAT SE

Role Description

KWS Seeds Canada is searching for an experienced and motivated Animal Nutrition Specialist in Western Canada. The Canadian team is small but highly motivated, and this will be the second nutrition team member focused on the development of the feed market for hybrid rye. The chosen individual will need the ability to work independently and have a broad range of skills including livestock nutrition, extension (sales, marketing, knowledge transfer) and research. Reporting to the Animal Nutrition Manager, the person in this position will play an integral role in developing the KWS feed business in Canada. We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, self-starter who wants to make a difference in a startup environment.

The Animal Nutrition Specialist will be part of a small team responsible for introducing and establishing hybrid rye into the livestock and animal feed sector as an effective and highly sustainable feed ingredient within Canada. The team’s objective is to be seen as a trusted partner, bringing new value to the animal feed sector with hybrid rye through strong relationships and collaboration, and data backed by science.

This position is an extension role, working with livestock producers, animal nutritionists, feed companies and researchers to support the development of product knowledge and increased demand of hybrid rye grain and forage as feed. The position will work closely with our KWS Seeds Canada and global teams, as well as a large external network, to support and contribute to sales, marketing, research and service.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education including a Master’s Degree in Agriculture Animal Sciences with emphasis livestock nutrition
• 3+ years of extension, sales, marketing or consulting in livestock nutrition with demonstrated success
• Strong technical understanding of livestock nutrition and diet formulation
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deliverables with minimal supervision
• Data driven and results oriented
• Superior written and oral communication skills with ability to develop, edit, and publish research papers; negotiate, and execute various contracts and agreements; develop budgets and presentations
• Proficiency in computing skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint)
• Strong teamworking skills with the ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships
• Desire to collaborate globally with other KWS teams
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly (40% of the time)
• Candidates must reside in Western Canada, and be legally authorized to work in Canada

Requirements

• 5+ years of extension, sales, marketing or consulting in livestock nutrition with demonstrated success
• Advanced experience in terms of relationship building, strategic planning, marketing, sales and/or project management
• Experience with CRM systems/Salesforce
• Experience in crop production or the seed industry
• Ability to speak both English and French

Benefits

• This position is a work-from-home opportunity (candidates must be based in Western Canada)
• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation
• Company matching RRSPs
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Work-life balance is encouraged
• Access to the IncentFit program
• Leadership and professional development programs