Cattle Nutritionist

Land O'Lakes; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking cooperative as a Cattle Nutritionist, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing nutritional practices in the cattle industry. This remote position allows you to work from home while engaging with producers and sales specialists across Texas. Your expertise will lead innovative research and product development, making a significant impact on the profitability of the Purina product line. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you will help drive success for producers, dealers, and the company alike. If you're passionate about nutrition and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

401(k) plan

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• PHD/DVM in species specific nutrition with 3+ years of experience required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and time management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support and grow sales through consultative education.
• Work with sales teams to provide nutrition recommendations and solutions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Time management skills

Customer focused

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

PHD/DVM degree in species specific nutrition

Tools

Ration balancing software

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

Cattle Nutritionist

This position is remote (virtual) and can work from home but must be located within the state of Texas.

Travel up to 50% within a 3 state region.

Responsible for leading the technical or nutritional support throughout an assigned area. Grow sales with specific end users and prospects through a consultative approach and education. Assist sales with overall technical leadership to the producers, Sales Specialists, and co-ops/dealers in designated areas.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with Sales Professionals in providing education and solutions for producers.
2. Work both individually and through Sales Professionals, helping dealers/co-op customers and prospects to mutually benefit by providing the right recommendations for nutrition and species management practices.
3. Be the lead in nutrition and species education for the sales team and our dealer group.
4. Partner in the organization and conducting of producer events that promote best practices for nutrition and management; including proof field trials to demonstrate the profitability of the Purina product line.
5. Serve as a key liaison with the industry as a whole.
6. Communicate with the Purina technical team and research staff to lead innovative research and product development; both in the field and at the Purina Research Center in St. Louis, MO.
7. Maintain a high level of proficiency and competency in nutrition, production management, and selling skills through recommended training and verified by documented sales results.
8. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or requested.

Experience-Education-Skills (Required):

1. PHD/DVM degree in species specific nutrition.
2. 3+ years’ industry and/or university experience.
3. Enjoys and prefers working in the field with producers, sales specialists, and feed dealers.
4. Daily travel in an assigned geography.
5. Must be able to lift and carry 50-pound bags of feed as needed.
6. Enjoys working with people, competing as a team, and helping all win (Purina, producers, dealers).
7. Self-motivated with excellent time management skills who plans for growth and opportunity.
8. Effective communication skills in various settings.
9. Computer skills; including ration balancing and Office applications (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.).
10. Strong leadership skills, customer focused, action oriented.

The salary range for this role is $120,880 - $181,320.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.