Dairy Nutrition Consultant

Job #: 167173

Location: Lansing MI

An established dairy nutrition consulting group seeks experienced Dairy Consultant to service existing clientele and develop new business in Central/Eastern MI . In this role, you will work with large and progressive dairy producers achieve their goals by providing optimal nutrition consultation and innovative solutions.
 
Reasons why the right person will love this job
  • Salaried position with uncapped earning potential
  • Work with top herds
  • Existing client base with the opportunity to grow
  • Growing company
  • Be part of a team of experts
  • Financially stable organization
  • Balance of life/work – flexibility in schedule
  • Excellent benefits, company car and all the tools you need
Responsibilities
  • Ration formulation, on-farm troubleshooting and strategy development
  • Strong commitment to nurture existing relationships and cultivate new opportunities
  • You control pricing and margin – you will be competitive in the market
  • Delivery provided by company – you’re not expected to handle the product
  • Streamlined decision making provides answers quickly – no red tape
  • Customized rations using minerals mixed at local mill or on the farm
  • You report to the head of sales – no chain of command – quick decisions
  • You use the producers’ commodities and provide a custom mineral to balance the ration
To be considered for this job you must have
  • A track record of success selling dairy feed to producers 
  • Practical experience working on a family or corporate dairy is highly desired
  • Ability to relate to owners/managers of successful large dairies and provide world class service 
  • Strong technical skills related to progressive dairies and nutrition
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work without supervision or direction
  • Integrity, a healthy work ethic, a desire for a balance of life & work 
  • A passion for the dairy industry and cows
  • BS degree (or above) in an applicable field.