Trainee Commercial Nutritionist

Looking to take the next step in your commercial agriculture career?

This is a strong opportunity for someone with who has started their commercial career in agriculture and is looking to move into a hands on, developmental nutrition position with real exposure across sales, technical support, and R&D.

You’ll be joining a business that develops people properly, through structured training, extensive shadowing of senior colleagues, and a culture that trusts you to get on with the job without micromanagement.

The Role

This is a commercially focused role offering broad exposure across the business.

You’ll be involved in:

• Supporting the sales team with nutritional and technical input

• Going out on farm to provide practical nutritional support

• Formulating rations and assisting with technical solutions

• Delivering presentations to customers and internal stakeholders

• Exposure to the company's R&D function

• Learning through shadowing senior nutritionists and commercial managers, gradually taking on more responsibility

This role suits someone who is comfortable being proactive, taking ownership, and building relationships in the field.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in an agricultural-related subject

• Hands on experience in a commercial agricultural setting

• A self-driven, motivated individual who doesn’t need to be micromanaged

• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with farmers and commercial teams

• A genuine interest in nutrition and long-term career progression

What’s in It for You

• Salary is dependent on experience

• Company car

• 5–7% bonus

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Structured training with senior-level shadowing

• Early exposure to sales, technical, and R&D functions

• Clear progression within a commercially focused business

To apply:

If this role is of interest and you would like more information, please call George Clayton on 01885 485525 or email me at george.clayton@delacyexecutive.co.uk

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