Technical Services Manager (Midwest)

Technical Sales Manager - Pet Nutrition

Investing in you, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. Position reports to : Director of Technical Services, Pet Location : Remote (ideally near major airport hub in the Midwest)

Our mission at Rangen is to provide solutions that enable our pet food, livestock, and aquaculture customers to flourish. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make - from responsible sourcing and scientific rigor to innovation and sustainability. We are shaping the future of nutrition by connecting deep technical understanding with practical, customer-focused solutions.

Overview : The Technical Services Manager will lead customer-facing research and technical support initiatives to drive growth across the Rangen Pet Nutrition ingredient portfolio. This position bridges science and commerce - translating data-driven insights into applied solutions that solve real-world customer challenges. The ideal candidate will be both technically sound and intellectually curious - someone who thrives on learning new technologies and ingredient applications. From antioxidants that protect product shelf-life, to functional ingredients that enhance health and palatability, to upcycled commodities and sustainable nutrition concepts - this role serves as the trusted technical point of reference for Rangen Pet Nutrition customers and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead customer-driven research, validation trials, and product applications to address formulation, stability, and performance challenges across species and product categories.
• Serve as a technical liaison between customers, sales, and marketing - translating complex scientific concepts into actionable solutions and clear value propositions.
• Develop and deliver technical training, presentations, and data-based materials that elevate the Rangen Pet Nutrition technical brand and support customer engagement.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure product consistency, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing excellence.
• Represent Rangen Pet Nutrition at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings, communicating product advantages and emerging trends in pet and animal nutrition.
• Maintain expertise across antioxidants, functional ingredients, premixes, and yeast-based nutrition while staying abreast of evolving science and regulations in the feed and pet sectors.
• Other tasks based on business needs.

Qualifications :

Ideal Candidate : The successful candidate will bring both depth and versatility - grounded in science but energized by customer-focused solutions.