\r\n \r\n\r\nLocation: South-West England\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAre you an experienced and commercially minded Ruminant Nutritionist looking to join a progressive feed company with a strong reputation in the South-West?\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join an independent and forward-thinking ruminant nutrition business that combines cutting-edge science with practical, on-farm support. The role offers real autonomy, strong technical backing, and the chance to grow a profitable territory while delivering genuine value to livestock producers.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAs Ruminant Nutritionist, you will be responsible for developing and managing a successful customer base across the whole South-West, delivering high-quality nutritional advice and driving sustainable business growth.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nResponsibilities:\r\n\r\n• Providing independent, expert nutritional and technical advice on farm\r\n\r\n• Identifying opportunities to improve livestock performance and farm profitability\r\n\r\n• Supplying guidance on forage, cropping, and grassland practices\r\n\r\n• Developing new business while nurturing and expanding existing customer relationships\r\n\r\n• Managing your own portfolio of customer accounts across the region\r\n\r\n• Working collaboratively with the wider business to deliver the best overall solution\r\n\r\n• Attending technical training sessions, sales meetings, shows, and industry events\r\n\r\nYou will take a consultative, solutions-focused approach, always placing the customer at the centre of your recommendations.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAbout You:\r\n\r\nYou will be a motivated and professional individual with a strong passion for agriculture and ruminant production. You may already be established in a nutrition role or ready to take the next step in a business that values technical excellence and long-term customer relationships.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nYou will ideally have:\r\n\r\n• A relevant degree or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in ruminant nutrition\r\n\r\n• Proven agricultural sales experience (essential)\r\n\r\n• Strong commercial and financial awareness\r\n\r\n• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills\r\n\r\n• A well-organised and proactive approach to territory management\r\n\r\n• Confidence using IT and digital tools\r\n\r\n• A clean, full UK driving licence\r\n\r\n• Sales ledger experience (desirable)\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nRemuneration & Benefits:\r\n\r\nA competitive salary package + benefits including:\r\n\r\n• Company vehicle\r\n\r\n• Fuel card for work and personal miles\r\n\r\n• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays\r\n\r\n• Contributory workplace pension scheme\r\n\r\n• Ongoing training, technical support, and personal development\r\n\r\n• Clear career progression within a growing and forward-thinking business\r\n\r\n\r\n
