Field Swine Nutritionist - Southwestern Minnesota, MN or Northwestern Iowa
Major feed manufacturer seeks Swine Technical Support Specialist to work with the sales team throughout western
Iowa, eastern South Dakota and Southwestern Minnesota.
REASONS WHY THE RIGHT PERSON WILL BE EXCITED ABOUT THIS JOB
Company is a leader in the field and has a strong research program allowing them to bring innovative products to the
market that will keep you a leader in the industry
Growing territory with a good sales force who are technically savvy and understand how a great tech person can
help them grow and grow their business
Strategically located plants that can provide products to customers quickly and cost-effectively, making the
company competitive
Corporate culture empowers you to get things done in the field. Multiple layers of management, big size, and slow
company reaction time are not a problem here.
Company places emphasis on training, including ongoing training for tech support staff, sales professionals, dealers
and producers
Big company that acts like a little company; you’ll get answers and decisions promptly
Job includes helping producers with trouble-shooting, management support and problem-solving for producers,
working with dealers and training sales people
The company has many new products in the pipeline and you’ll have input on new products.
Company is committed to the swine industry and is committed to researching new products.
Professional development is encouraged, you’ll attend major meetings and have input on which meetings you attend
You will report to a Ph.D. who understands the importance of your role and of having office time to prepare for field
days
Excellent compensation and benefits package (401K + pension), car allowance and expense account
DUTIES
You may be based in an office in your home or possibly at a plant, but will spend 3 days of your week in the field
with customers. Expect 2 overnights each week.
Support sales reps bringing technical assistance direct to the customer - work with dealers providing sales &
technical support as both a stand-up speaker and 1 on 1
Work with large, direct accounts
Assist customers with technical advice. Customers are independent swine growers and integrated food companies
Provide input into research
Formulate diets
Write technical bulletins for customers and newsletters
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition, Monogastric Nutrition or Animal Science
Passion for the swine industry
Ability to overnight travel 2 nights/week
Skilled in presenting technical issues to non-technical people AND to technical people
Practical experience in swine nutrition, cooperative extension or swine management
Ability to self-start and self-manage
Be able to thrive in a team-oriented environment
CONTACT
Rebecca Kohn • Talent Acquisition Specialist
Affinity Executive Search
3841 North 51 Avenue• Hollywood• FL • 33021
Phone: (954) 404-6253
Email: Rebecca@affinitysearch.com
Web:http://www.affinitysearch.com