Ruminant Technical Manager

The Opportunity

Ready to take your ruminant nutrition expertise to the next level in a role that blends autonomy, influence, and innovation? The UK Technical Ruminant Manager role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, innovation‑led business in a role that combines technical knowledge with commercial success. Operating in a fully remote capacity, you will divide your time between home working and travelling across the UK, building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders. Leveraging your ruminant nutrition expertise, you will deliver practical, solutions‑based technical support, working closely with farmers to understand their challenges and partnering with the sales team to provide effective, on‑farm solutions. You will also lead trials and build strong, trusted relationships with key accounts, distributors, and industry influencers to support regional growth and performance. Success in this role requires a strong technical background in ruminant nutrition, experience within the dairy sector, excellent relationship‑building skills and the ability to problem‑solve and collaborate to deliver results. If you are looking for a new challenge where you can apply your technical expertise, bring a proactive mindset, and contribute to continuous improvement and performance within the sector, please get in touch.

The Company

An internationally recognised business, committed to developing a diverse range of livestock nutrition products aimed at enhancing productivity. Investing heavily in research and development, the business is at the forefront of cutting‑edge advances in the sector, actively responding to the needs of farmers.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support to customers, internal teams, and partners, contributing to product innovation and effective solutions
• Support commercial growth by building strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, identifying opportunities, and increasing product awareness and usage
• Deliver trials, training, and technical messaging to support market development, ensuring clear and consistent communication of product value
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, marketing, and product teams to align strategies, enhance customer experience, and achieve regional and national objectives
• Manage territory and account activity through effective planning, regular engagement, and accurate reporting to maximise performance and meet targets
• Maintain industry knowledge and compliance by staying informed on market trends, competitor activity, and regulations, while adhering to company policies and standards

Skills you will need

• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of ruminant nutrition
• Proven experience and background within the dairy sector
• A relationship builder who can foster and develop relationships easily
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to disseminate and confidently deliver technical information across a range of audiences
• Comfortable analysing and interpreting data
• Highly organised, adaptable, and motivated, able to manage own diary
• Driven, ambitious and results‑focused
• A problem solver, someone who can think creatively to resolve situations
• The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes
• A professional and positive mindset, with excellent customer service skills
• A UK driving licence and the desire to travel
• Experience in the feed mill industry
• Qualification in ruminant nutrition

Remuneration

A highly competitive salary and benefits package including company car and commission commensurate with the successful candidate’s level of experience.

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