Dairy Nutrition and Management Consultant – Account Associate

Nobis Agri Science, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading company in dairy nutrition as a Dairy Nutrition and Management Consultant. In this exciting role, you'll leverage your expertise to develop innovative solutions for large herd dairies, ensuring their success through tailored nutrition plans. With a strong emphasis on customer service, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that fosters autonomy and professional growth. The company is committed to providing cutting-edge research and technologies, along with comprehensive training to enhance your skills. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the dairy industry while enjoying a competitive compensation package and work-life balance.

Benefits

Vehicle Provided

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Match

Laptop Computer

Travel Expenses Covered

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 1 year experience in dairy sales.
• Technical knowledge of nutritional models and management practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective ration formulations to maximize income.
• Build and maintain client relationships and actively seek new business.
• Provide client training and stay current with industry research.

Skills

Sales Experience

Technical Support

Nutritional Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Advanced Degree (M.S., Ph.D., DVM)

Tools

Dairy Comp 305

PC Dart

Data Management Software

Job description

Dairy Nutrition and Management Consultant - Account Associate

Nobis Agri Science, a family owned company that has established itself over 45 years as the leader in dairy nutrition, provides a portfolio of complete feeds, supplements, premixes, ingredients and solutions that address nutrition requirements for better animal health and performance. It is our goal to fulfill the requirements and expectations of our customers, employees, and suppliers with products and services unparalleled in the industry.

At Nobis Agri Science, you will join a passionate team that works together to create economical solutions to meet the challenges and opportunities that our progressive customers demand. Our company is growing and making exciting changes within the organization. There are opportunities for growth based on performance, dependability, loyalty and the willingness to go above and beyond for our customers.

Nobis Agri Science has an excellent career opportunity for a Dairy Nutrition and Management Consultant. Be part of an expert team inside of a reputable, financially stable, long term player in the animal nutrition business. In this role, you will be mentored and will work with existing clients and work to forge new relationships and develop new business. The successful candidate will have the qualifications and desire to provide first class customer service and innovative solutions to modern, large herd dairies that result in successes for the dairy producer.

Reasons the right nutritionist will love this job:

• You can operate with significant autonomy while still having the support of other nutritionists and administrative personnel.
• The employer provides cutting-edge research, and technologies, along with on-farm technical support.
• Company provides training materials to expand your skill base so that you can become a highly skilled problem solver.
• Vast range of superior products.
• Your territory will be large enough to provide opportunity, but small enough that you are home at night.
• This is a salaried position with an un-capped incentive with benefits.
• Working with a company with a long term reputation for working successfully for the dairy producer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop cost effective ration formulations that maximize income over feed cost
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Actively build new business
• Regularly scheduled visits to clients; maintain visit logs and notes
• Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers
• Strong commitment to nurture existing relationships and cultivate new opportunities
• Streamlined decision making provides answers quickly – no red tape
• Report to the Director of Nutrition – no chain of command – quick decisions
• Day travel within the territory- overnight travel as needed
• Continued education and staying current with research and industry
• Provide client training

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, agriculture, business, or relevant science-related degree
• 1 year experience in sales and/or technical support relevant to the dairy industry
• Technical knowledge of nutritional models and management practices
• Able to work independently with exceptional organization skills
• A passion for the dairy industry and cows

Preferred

• Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., DVM)
• Working knowledge of Dairy Comp 305, PC Dart, and other farm and data management software

COMPENSATION:

• Total compensation will be base + commission
• Company provides: vehicle, phone, travel expenses, laptop computer, software
• Company offers full health insurance, vision insurance and life insurance
• Company offers a 401(k) retirement match program
• Company believes in work/life balance

Our company is an industry leader that is growing and making exciting changes within our organization. There are opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance, dependability, loyalty and the willingness to grow and learn. Our corporate culture promotes learning, growing, and the well-being of all employees.