Livestock Nutrition Sales at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Job Description:

Join Land O’Lakes, Inc., and help us bring food from farmer to fork, building vibrant communities along the way. We’re a global, Fortune 250 company and a farmer-owned cooperative, which means we work for one another—not Wall Street. We’re proud to rank a Top Workplace. We offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards


• Best-in-class healthcare for you and your family


• Powerful savings programs


• Training and career progression

It is the primary responsibility of the Sales Nutritionist to provide consulting services and products in a manner that will be profitable to both the customer and Munson Lakes Nutrition.  The Sales Nutritionist duties will involve sales, nutrition services and livestock management recommendations.  

Essential Functions/Principal Accountabilities of the Job:

Livestock Nutrition - Sales & Service

• Nutritional Services will be made available for the lactating herd, Beef Cattle, as well as heifer and young animal 




• Nutrition services will consider type and quality of ingredients used in feed ration




• Expert knowledge of livestock nutrition and feeding applications.




• Analyze farm records and use as a tool for nutrition recommendations.




• Proficient in use of computer for ration balancing programs




• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve on livestock operations




• Maintain quality and cost effectiveness as key standards of all formulations




• Ensure minimum problems that result due to your recommendations




• Coordinate customer feed information with appropriate Management and Production staff.




• Clear all major bids with Munson Lakes Nutrition Management staff.




• Analyze feedstuffs and update formulations as market trends change




• Introduce new products and programs that will be beneficial to the farm




• Coordinate on quality control with the production supervisor to assure maintenance of product specifications




• Ensure all services provided assist in achieving profitability on the farm and Munson Lakes Nutrition




• Understand and respect established on- farm procedures and practices concerning quality control




• Coordinate with Veterinarian on herd health and over-all management recommendations




• Coordinate with all key on-farm employees as needed to ensure the success of the producer




• Know and use all resources necessary to make recommendations and applications of products sold.




• Follow the company guidelines for managing credit with all producers




• Have excellent communication skills with ability to work as a team player on the farm

Requirements:

• 4 -year degree in related field OR commensurate experience




• 5+ years of animal nutrition or ag related sales

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

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