Poultry Technical & Business Manager

P&H New Life Mills

Feed Your Future! 

New-Life Mills is a Canadian-owned manufacturer of livestock nutrition since 1964. With five production facilities and a dedicated team of experts in species management, nutrition and production, our commitment to the best possible inputs, feed, and services for; broiler chickens, eggs, turkey, beef, dairy, and swine, is the driving force behind our success.

We are a leader in animal nutrition solutions dedicated to improving the health and performance of livestock nationwide. With a commitment to sustainable practices and innovative research, we deliver innovative products and nutritional programs that optimize animal health and production efficiency.

Benefits

Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:

• Learning and Development Programs
• Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Wellness Program
• Company Events

Your Role

Responsibilities

• Act as a critical member of the leadership team, collaborating with senior management to drive the company's growth strategy and vision.
• Engage in cross-functional initiatives to align sales goals with broader organizational objectives.
• Champion a cohesive sales approach across departments, promoting teamwork to optimize market reach and customer engagement.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, encouraging team contributions within the poultry business unit and beyond.

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Analyze sales and product performance metrics, making adjustments to maximize revenue and efficiency.
• Forge partnerships and expand market share through targeted strategies and exploration of new markets.
• Set profitability targets by species, drive performance improvements, and collaborate on product innovation with nutritionists.

• Lead the sales team with a focus on poultry-specific technical training and coaching.
• Collaborate with the Sales Enablement Manager to enhance general sales skills and industry knowledge.
• Implement succession planning for high-potential team members and ensure seamless transitions of key accounts.
• Develop annual budgets and KPIs aligned with business goals and conduct engaging team meetings to communicate strategy and gather feedback.

• Expand and maintain the customer base, building strong relationships with key clients.
• Collaborate with Poultry Species Managers to ensure customer satisfaction and high retention rates.
• Manage credit risk and oversee collections.
• Work cross-functionally to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Organize educational sessions and production meetings to empower livestock producers with the latest industry knowledge and insights.

Required Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Animal Science/Nutrition/Bioscience or equivalent experience
• Highly driven and personally accountable, energized by teamwork and building relationships.
• Strong customer focus, business acumen and negotiation skills and can problem-solve within internal and external complexity.
• Passion for and knowledge of the poultry industry
• Strong analytical skills with a desire to continually learn.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience using a CRM platform is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Work and grow with a family-owned company.