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
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