Animal Nutrition Specialist

KWS SAAT SE•Calgary, AB

3d•Remote

About The Position

KWS Seeds Canada is seeking an experienced and motivated Animal Nutrition Specialist to join their team in Western Canada. This role is crucial for developing the feed market for hybrid rye. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, innovative, self-starter capable of working independently and possessing a broad range of skills in livestock nutrition, extension (sales, marketing, knowledge transfer), and research. Reporting to the Animal Nutrition Manager, this position will be instrumental in growing the KWS feed business in Canada. The team's objective is to establish hybrid rye as a valuable and sustainable feed ingredient by building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and backing claims with scientific data. This extension role involves working with livestock producers, animal nutritionists, feed companies, and researchers to build product knowledge and increase demand for hybrid rye grain and forage. Collaboration with KWS Seeds Canada, global teams, and an extensive external network is key to supporting sales, marketing, research, and service efforts.

Requirements

Post-secondary education including a Master’s Degree in Agriculture Animal Sciences with emphasis livestock nutrition AND/OR; 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide extension knowledge and support to livestock producers, nutritionists, consultants, feed companies, researchers, producer groups and government to promote hybrid rye as animal feed (grain and forage).
Introduce new business by identifying and generating new profitable accounts.
Gather data and knowledge to support hybrid rye as a sustainable feed ingredient for animals (economic, social, environmental sustainability).
Create interest in the use of hybrid rye for livestock by developing articles, presentations, training sessions and other extension tools such as farm visits.
Provide accurate grain and/or forage feeding recommendations for hybrid rye in pig, poultry, beef and dairy cattle rations.
Assist the Animal Nutrition Manager in the development of feed research and commercial demonstration trials and communicate results throughout the industry and within the company.
Support and contribute to company marketing, sales and service with KWS staff and its retail channel to grow end use markets in feed and forage.
Execute timely and efficient plans to investigate and grow the feed business.
Assist colleagues and support other duties as assigned.