Enogen Nutrition Specialist

Please note: this position will support a territory that includes Ontario Western Canada and Northern Wisconsin. Optimal support location for this role is in the Guelph / London areas.  

At Syngenta we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. To support this challenge Syngenta is currently seeking an Enogen Nutrition Specialist. 

As a member of a high-performing growth team the Enogen Nutrition Specialist will be responsible for driving demand for Syngentas proprietary enhanced grain technology (Enogen Corn) within the livestock sector. This role serves as the bridge between technical nutritional science and commercial sales ensuring that end-user value is realized by dairy and beef producers. You will act as a key influencer for nutritionists and a technical consultant for the NK/Enogen Territory Sales Representatives (TSRs) in Ontario Western Canada and Northern US regions. 

Accountabilities:

• Build and sustain enduring relationships within the dairy and beef livestock markets focusing on key influencers such as independent and corporate nutritionists.  
• Partner with NK/Enogen TSRs to develop communicate and execute annual business plans with resellers to meet volume targets. 
• Identify the underlying business needs and strategies of dairy and beef producers to ensure Enogen technology provides maximum ROI. 
• Empower and coach the Syngenta seed sales team and resellers translating complex nutritional data into a compelling value proposition for cattle producers 
• Provide expert guidance to producers on integrating Enogen corn into rations to optimize feed efficiency and performance. 
• Lead and review local feeding trials to quantify and validate the benefits of the alpha-amalase enzyme trait in diverse livestock diets.  
• Represent Syngenta and the Enogen brand at major industry conferences trade shows and livestock associations.  
• Effectively communicate market need and resource requirements to senior management to support long-term Enogen growth.  

Qualifications :

Required:  

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree preferably in Animal Nutrition Animal Science and/or Agriculture related field. MSc in Animal Nutrition is strongly preferred. 
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in agribusiness and/or related livestock industry. 
• Deep understanding of the dairy and beef livestock markets specifically regarding metabolic requirements and ration formulation. 
• Up to 30% travel with occasional overnight across the Ontario Western Canada and Northern US regions.  
• Must possess a valid drivers license.  

Desired:

• Practical experience developing livestock rations and working directly with producers on-farm. 
• First-hand knowledge of farming operations and the intersection of crop output and livestock input. 
• Ability to communicate effectively across a diverse stakeholder group from farm owners to PhD nutritionists and senior corporate leadership. 
• Ability to analyze market trends and competitor activity to position Enogen corn as a market leader. 

Additional Information :

Salary for this position ranges from CAD 96000 -  CAD 110000 annually.

What We Offer: 

• We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential and a company vehicle combined with challenging and meaningful work learning and career development opportunities and a great team environment. 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes personal and professional development and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs. 
• Comprehensive Benefit offering Pension and Group Retirement program with company match and Profit Sharing. 
• Focus on Wellness and innovative programs that support overall health and wellbeing such as annual Lifestyle Account and free Headspace App. 
• Progressive Employee Policies and Programs include a Flexible Work Location approach and a vacation policy that provides up to 30 days vacation for all employees. 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. 

Syngenta Contact Information: 

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Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and can accommodate persons with disabilities. For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies please contact . 

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Remote Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time