Travel‑Heavy Feedlot Performance Consultant

Balance4ward; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Balance4ward in New York, NY seeks a Feedlot Nutritionist to optimize client feedlot performance by analyzing data, making recommendations, and guiding implementation across on-site operations.

This role involves traveling to client sites up to 75% of the time, building strong relationships, updating rations with a PhD Nutritionist, and delivering training and monthly performance plans to drive profitability.

Qualifications

• Strong client relationship management and communication abilities.
• Ability to collect and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Clear conveyance of insights and recommendations to clients.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving to optimize feedlot performance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Comfort with rolling out strategies and driving client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Account Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for Feedlot Performance clients, ensuring consistent communication and support.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with Feedlot Performance clients to understand their unique needs and objectives.
• Support client needs by identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring all client concerns are addressed promptly.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret feedlot data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth.
• Provide actionable insights to clients to enhance feedlot performance and profitability.
• Collect feed samples and ensure that data is accurately tracked and utilized in decision making.
• Ensure client rations are regularly updated by working closely with a supporting PhD Nutritionist to build and adjust rations as needed.
• Act as a client accountability partner by tracking progress against established goals and ensuring clients stay on track with their performance plans.
• Develop new performance plans on a monthly basis, tailoring strategies to the specific needs and goals of each client.
• Help clients execute the performance plan, providing operational training and guidance as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Organize and lead monthly meetings with clients to review performance, discuss challenges, and plan for the upcoming period.
• Prepare for client calls by gathering relevant data, updating performance plans, and identifying key discussion points.
• Facilitate client meetings by ensuring that all relevant information is communicated clearly and that clients are engaged in the planning process.
• Provide hands-on training to clients, focusing on areas that directly impact performance and profitability.
• Work collaboratively with clients to implement changes, providing support and resources as needed to ensure successful execution.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including fellow Feedlot Performance Specialists, Risk Management team, Sales team, etc. to align on client goals and ensure a unified service approach.
• Share client insights, challenges, and feedback with relevant team members to support continuous improvements and innovation.
• Participate in regular team meetings and planning sessions to promote knowledge-sharing and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Client relations

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Independence

Job description

Balance4ward in New York, NY seeks a Feedlot Nutritionist to optimize client feedlot performance by analyzing data, making recommendations, and guiding implementation across on-site operations.

This role involves traveling to client sites up to 75% of the time, building strong relationships, updating rations with a PhD Nutritionist, and delivering training and monthly performance plans to drive profitability.