Careers at Volac
Graduate Recruitment
Our forecasted growth means that we need a new generation of talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We recruit, train and develop graduates from many disciplines on a continual basis.
If you are a graduate (or are nearing the end of your studies) we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV via email to careers@volac.com
We can offer successful candidates the opportunity to develop their careers in any number of areas, including sales, marketing, human and animal nutrition, process technology, research and development, production, customer service, finance and IT.
Non Graduate Recruitment
We welcome speculative CV's from candidates at all levels who are dedicated, ambitious and looking for a career which allows for full development of their full personal potential. Please submit your CV via email to careers@volac.com
Agribusiness Graduate Trainee
To assist in project based activities within all the Agri Product departments including Technical, Marketing, Sales and Customer Services and to develop an understanding of the operation of these "customer facing" departments.
1. To assist the Technical Manager in conducting literature reviews and reporting on these as appropriate (written report, technical bulletin, PowerPoint presentation)
2. To assist the Technical Services Manager and the Commercial Nutrition Manager in recording and resolving complaints within the relevant product areas, dealing with samples as appropriate.
3. To assist in the development of relevant marketing plans and with their implementation within agreed timescales and budgets
4. To coordinate the provision of bespoke marketing support literature and materials
5. To assist with maintaining customer profiles, files and pricing records
6. To assist with the provision of the sales coordination service
7. To assist with field based sales campaign activities
Principle Competencies
Good team player
Active listener
Positive and persistent approach to gathering information and seeking solutions to problems
Good problem solving ability, based on facts and information gleamed from others
Positive approach to debates and discussions with colleagues
Well organised with a methodical and systematic approach to work
Ability to communicate effectively via all media (phone, e-mail)
Develop competence and expertise
Completion of agreed objectives within projects
Key skills, knowledge and experience
Degree in Agriculture and some experience within the Agribusiness industry
Understanding of animal nutrition
Good communication skills
Good customer interface skills
Positive and professional attitude
Good presentational skills
Good analytical skills
Skilled in use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint