Field Swine Nutritionist

• 
  Company is a leader in the field and has a strong research program allowing them to bring innovative products to the market which will keep you as 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 product to customers quickly and cost-effectively making the company competitive 


• 
  Corporate culture empowers you to get things done in the field, not lots of layers of management, big size, small company reaction time 


• 
  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 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 have input on new products. 


• 
  Company is committed to the swine industry and is committed to researching new products. 


• 
  Professional development is encouraged, you will 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 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 two 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 two 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