Cattle Nutritionist

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. — a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative reimagining the business of food — invites you to join our team! Recognized as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and featured on the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list, we offer a supportive and rewarding environment.

The Role 💼

As a Cattle Nutritionist, you'll provide crucial technical and nutritional support across a designated three-state region (up to 50% travel). This remote position requires you to be based in Texas.

What You'll Do:

• Lead technical and nutritional support in your assigned area.
• Boost sales by consulting with and educating end-users and prospects.
• Provide technical leadership to producers, Sales Specialists, and co-ops/dealers.
• Collaborate with Sales Professionals to educate producers and offer solutions.
• Work independently and with Sales Professionals to help customers and prospects find the best nutritional and species management practices.
• Lead nutrition and species education for the sales team and dealer network.
• Partner in organizing and conducting producer events promoting best practices, including field trials showcasing Purina products.
• Act as a key liaison with the broader industry.
• Communicate with the Purina technical team and research staff to drive innovation in research and product development.
• Maintain high proficiency in nutrition, production management, and sales through training and documented sales results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Required: PhD/DVM in species-specific nutrition.
• Required: 3+ years of industry and/or university experience.
• Required: Enjoy field work with producers, sales specialists, and feed dealers.
• Required: Ability to lift and carry 50-pound bags of feed.
• Required: Excellent communication skills in various settings.
• Required: Proficiency in computer skills, including ration balancing and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Required: Strong leadership, customer focus, and action-oriented approach.
• Preferred: Daily travel experience within an assigned geographic area.
• Preferred: Enthusiasm for teamwork and a collaborative spirit focused on mutual success (Purina, producers, dealers).
• Preferred: Self-motivation and excellent time management skills with a proactive approach to growth and opportunity.

Benefits & Perks 🎉

Most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k, and various well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Important Note: Neither Land O’Lakes nor its search firms will contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive such a request, please do not provide the information.

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.

Job Category: Sales & Business Development