Cattle Nutritionist at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota

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

• Work closely with Sales Professionals in providing education and solutions for producers.

• 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.

• Be the lead in nutrition and specie education for the sales team and our dealer group.

• Partner in the Organization and conducting of producer events that promote best practice for nutrition and management; including proof field trials to demonstrate the profitability of the Purina product line.

• Serve as a key liaison with the industry as a whole.

• 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.

• Maintain a high level of proficiency and competency in nutrition, production management, and selling skills through recommended training and verified by documented sales results.

• Performs other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or requested .

Experience-Education-Skills (Required):

• PHD/DVM degree in species specific nutrition.


• 3+ years' industr y and/or university experience.


• Enjoys and prefers working in the field with producers, sales specialists, and feed dealers.


• Daily travel in an assigned geography.


• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pound bags of feed as needed.


• Enjoys working with people, competing as a team, and helping all win (Purina, producers, dealers ) .


• Self -motivated with excellent time management skills who plans for growth and opportunity .


• Effective communication skills in various settings.


• Computer skills; including ration balancing and Office applications (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.) .


• 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.

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