Technical Sales & Applications Director, BU North America

You are an established technical and commercial executive who has successfully led transformation within animal nutrition, premix, specialty feed ingredients, or a closely related business.

You bring both scientific credibility and strong commercial judgment. You understand how to turn technical expertise into differentiated customer value, stronger market execution, and measurable business performance.

You are comfortable operating at the senior leadership level, influencing across organizational boundaries, and making clear decisions in a complex environment. You can set a compelling direction, bring experienced leaders with you, and create momentum where meaningful change is required.

Most importantly, you have the leadership presence, proven scale, and commercial drive to deliver visible progress within the first 12 months.

DVM, PhD, or advanced degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, or a closely related discipline.

Significant senior leadership experience within animal nutrition, premix, feed additives, specialty ingredients, or a related livestock sector.

A proven record of leading commercial or technical-commercial transformation across a large, complex, or multi-country organization.

Experience leading senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams across multiple species, markets, or business areas.

Demonstrated success connecting technical strategy, customer needs, portfolio priorities, and commercial execution.

Strong knowledge of the premix and specialty nutrition market, including the competitive environment, customer expectations, and commercial value drivers.

Experience establishing strategy, operating models, performance expectations, and accountability across geographically dispersed teams.

Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business results through technical sales, customer solutions, innovation, or portfolio development.

Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders, customers, technical experts, and cross-functional stakeholders.

The courage and judgment to challenge established practices, make difficult decisions, and lead teams through significant change.

Deep expertise in nutritional science, feed formulation, technical program development, and the interpretation of trial and performance data.

Strong commercial acumen and the ability to evaluate opportunities based on customer value, differentiation, scalability, and financial impact.

Experience working across Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Quality, R&D, and Product Management.

Working knowledge of relevant Canadian and United States regulatory and quality requirements, including CFIA, FDA, and AAFCO requirements.

Ability to travel across North America and represent the organization with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Within the first 12 months, success will include:

A clear North American technical sales and nutrition strategy aligned with commercial and business priorities.

A defined transformation roadmap with visible progress against agreed priorities and outcomes.

Stronger alignment between Technical Sales, Commercial, Marketing, Product Management, and other business functions.

Clear accountability, performance expectations, and operating routines across the technical organization.

Improved technical support for strategic accounts, customer opportunities, and commercial teams.

Stronger value propositions and more consistent translation of science into commercially relevant customer solutions.

A credible assessment of organizational capability, leadership strength, talent gaps, and succession priorities.

Increased confidence among senior leaders, customers, and commercial teams in the impact of the Technical Sales & Applications function.

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with a global footprint. You will gain access to an international network of expertise and career opportunities, with the support of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

This is an opportunity to lead a meaningful commercial and technical transformation in a business with significant ambition across North America.

If you are energized by complex transformation, motivated by measurable commercial impact, and ready to shape the future of technical sales and specialty nutrition, we encourage you to apply.

Accessibility: Nutreco is committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available at any stage upon request.

AI Screening: Nutreco does not use AI or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Background Check: Final candidates receiving an offer will be required to complete a criminal background check.

Eligibility: Candidates must be authorized to work in the country where the role is based. Sponsorship is not available.

Employment Equity: We encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Pay Transparency: Compensation is based on factors such as skills, education, and experience, while also considering internal equity and pay fairness.

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Our organisation: Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

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