Colony Feed Sales Representative Alberta

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future
Role: Colony Feed Sales Representative
Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta
Hours: 40 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Replacement

Why join us

Get ready to Own critical hiring delivery as a Colony Feed Sales Representative at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Colony Sales Manager, West Region, the Colony Feed Sales Representative will lead the continued development of the business across Alberta by partnering closely with Colony customers. This role focuses on poultry and swine, driving sales growth by building trusted relationships, identifying customer needs through farm visits and data analysis, and promoting feed solutions and technologies. You will be responsible for achieving regional sales targets, executing business development strategies, monitoring market trends and competitor activity, and ensuring excellent customer service through timely communication and collaboration with Customer Service and Feed Mill teams.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a motivated, relationship-driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced agricultural environment. You bring strong business acumen, a passion for supporting producers, and the ability to build long-term partnerships with Colony customers. You are highly organized, results-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while delivering on sales targets and customer expectations.

You’ll also need

• Post-secondary degree in Agriculture, Business, or Economics (or equivalent experience)
• Previous sales experience, preferably working with Colonies
• Strong relationship-building and prospecting skills
• Ability to analyze agricultural data and identify customer needs
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Willingness to travel as required with a valid driver’s license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to meet goals and overcome obstacles
• Passion for agriculture and delivering value to customer

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

#Ownit

Additional Information

• Accessibility: We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage.
• AI in Hiring: All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team—no AI screening or automated decision-making is used.
• Background Check: Final candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.
• Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the country where the role is based as sponsorship is not available.
• Employment Equity: We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.
• Compensation: Pay is based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

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Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees.  Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.