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Dairy Technical Sales Specialist
Responsible for leading the dairy technical and/or nutritional support throughout an assigned area within eastern SD, western MN, and northwest IA. 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 dealer/co-op customers and prospects to mutually benefit by providing the right recommendations for nutrition and species management practices.
Work directly with a key set of dairy producers, providing nutritional services as part of your own portfolio of business
Be the lead in nutrition and education for the sales team and our dealer group.
Partner in the organization and conduction of producer events that promote best practice for nutrition and management
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.
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or requested.
Experience-Education-Skills (Required):
PhD/DVM degree in dairy nutrition, or Master's degree with 3+ years field experience
Enjoys and prefers working in the field with producers, sales specialists, and feed dealers.
Willingness to support own dairy clientele to drive industry relevance and experience
Daily travel in an assigned geography, with overnights as needed
Must be able to lift and carry 50-pounds 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 presentation skills and ability to present in a group setting to various audiences
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