Job Description

Salary:

Who we are:

The GVF Group of Companies empowers farmers to produce meat, milk, and eggs profitably and sustainably for the advancement of human lives, nutrition, and health.

Founded in 1960,Grand Valley Fortifiersspecializes in the formulation, manufacture, and sale of high-quality, leading-edge mineral premixes for swine, dairy, beef and poultry producers. We create opportunities for livestock & poultry farms to be more profitable by providing innovative products, programs and services which lower feeding and livestock producers costs, maximize animal performance, and increase nutritional and commercial value of our customers products; meat, milk and eggs.

Ours is a family business that cares about its employees and its community. We make sure that all our staff get what the best in class team members deserve: benefits, good wages, and respect. Whether through our charitable work, or our dedication to staff, GVF is committed to living out our principles and values.

Why we have this role:

In this role you will spend your time working acquiring new business and working directly with customers to help them achieve their personal and financial goals for their individual operations. This will include providing quality nutritional sales and service support and leading edge ration formulations utilizing premixes and supplement for dairy, beef and other ruminant producers in your assigned region which includes Huron and Perth Counties. All this while continuing to advance your knowledge of both the industry and the science of ruminant nutrition.

Working with us:

This is a permanent, full-time position. Your home base will be where you live, which means you will work remotely with access to our office facilities in Cambridge, Ontario. You will travel within South-Western Ontario region up to 5 days a week.Our ideal candidate would be located in the Huron and Perth region.

What you'll do:

Sales Growth & Client Development

Grow and support dairy accounts by proactively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Develop strong on-farm relationships and deliver consultative, value-added service.
Manage a portfolio of farms; maintain an active pipeline of key prospects.
Promote new products, feed solutions, and services aligned with farm needs.

Customer Service & On-Farm Support

Provide tailored nutritional and operational advice, with support from GVF nutritionists and specialists.
Conduct barn tours, analyze farm data, and calibrate feeding systems (TMR, robotics, computer feeders).
Troubleshoot production issues and deliver timely, practical recommendations to improve herd performance.

Strategic Farm Solutions

Use GVFs Business Strategy Wheel to deliver a full suite of services, from feed formulation to commodity sourcing, sustainability, and farm data analytics.
Leverage internal experts and partners to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions tailored to each farms needs.

Product Development & Innovation

Share customer feedback and industry insights to support product innovation.
Promote new technologies and tools to enhance on-farm efficiency and profitability.

Marketing & Community Engagement

Represent GVF at local and industry events, and support marketing initiatives including small group meetings and social media engagement.
Contribute to publications and company communications when requested.

Internal Collaboration & Administration

Maintain accurate records, submit reports/expenses, and participate in regular team meetings.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
Support receivables follow-up and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the company.

Your background includes:

A true passion for agriculture and the dairy/beef industry
Experience in a nutrition, sales and service position is an asset

Post secondary education in a related field of study
Highly developed interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills

Willingness to learn and ability to quickly understand nutritional and sales knowledge
Bilingual in French and English would be considered an asset
A valid Canadian Drivers License is required
Able to travel within your territory 5 days a week

Why work with us:

Canadian Family-Owned and Operated Company
Continuous professional development
Competitive wages
Extended health and dental benefits
RRSP matching program
Profit sharing bonus
Donation matching program
Store discount at Valley Feeds
Be part of a company that values integrity, innovation, and givingback.

Living our values:

Passion:Serving customers innovatively and well.
Humble Confidence:Confidently choosing to forgo our status, deploy our resources and use of influence for the good of others before ourselves.
Integrity:Consistently honest while honouring commitments with our customers, co-workers and suppliers.
Professional:Committed to excellence in the way we lead, serve and relate.
Caring:With a servant heart, truly caring for customers and co-workers. Find satisfaction in assisting with others challenges and joy in witnessing their success.

All interested applicants are asked to apply with a copy of their resume. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only candidates considered for the position will be contacted for an interview.

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