J Grennan & Sons is one of Ireland’s leading manufacturers & distributors of Ruminant Feeds, Farm Fertilisers, Agricultural Seeds & a wide range of other farm inputs. We operate at retail level throughout the midlands and at wholesale level countrywide. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality products backed up by cutting-edge technical support & distribution services.

        We invite applications for the role of;

 Ruminant Nutritionist & Business Development Manager

The successful candidate will be based in the midlands area & working as part of our Technical Support & Business development team, focused on growing business within our existing customer base and developing opportunities with new customers. This role represents a great chance to become an integral part of a highly motivated agribusiness & technical support team, within which there is tremendous scope for continuous learning and career progression.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Building and maintaining long term business relationships with customers
  • Supporting customers with detailed, up to date, cutting edge technical advice
  • Managing customer accounts in a fair & timely fashion
  • Staying abreast of technological advancements & market trends in farming to ensure we always deliver the best possible suite of products and services to our customers

Requirements:

  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Third level Agricultural Science based qualification, ideally to Level 8
  • Experience & expertise in Dairy highly desirable, but not essential
  • Previous experience in a similar Agribusiness role would be ideal, but not essential
  • Hands on experience in a Dairy / Calf / Beef farming environment is preferable
  • Valid driving license & IT literacy
  • Highly self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Remuneration

  • Attractive salary and bonus structure commensurate with experience
  • Company Vehicle