Dairy Focus Consultant at Cargill

Job Purpose and Impact The Dairy Focus Consultant will provide nutrition recommendations and support to customers during and after product this position youll consult directly with dairy farmers and their employees to stay ahead of technology and business practices. You should have a passion for the dairy industry and be comfortable working on farm with dairy farm employees dairy ownership and affiliated dairy this position you will set performance goals that align with the territory and dairy leadership team objectives and are accountable to work towards those goals.This is home office position that requires up to 75% travel to cover the area of responsibility visiting dairy farms daily in the Eastern Wisconsin and Central Wisconsin area.Key Accountabilities Improve the product performance by providing in depth nutrition advice and training to customers and prospects.Prospect new dairies build your network and seek business opportunities for territory growth.Monitor and measure the monthly performance of the objectives versus budget and implement actions to reach them.Collaborate with market development on activities including development and delivery of product demonstrations sales offers and presentations through channel partners and distributors.Participate in team and leadership meetings with any combination of dairy producers mills and Cargill teammates.Support Cargill team members through mentorship and training opportunities.Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.Other duties as assigned.#LI-FA1Qualifications Minimum QualificationsBachelors degree in a related field OR equivalent experienceMinimum of four years of related work experience in sales orbusiness development or related fieldDairy feed animal nutrition and health industry experienceAble and willing to travel up to 75% to visit dairy farms dailyValid drivers license in good standingPreferred QualificationsTwo or more years of experience working as a dairy nutrition consultant and technical salesExposure to on-farm dairy data and capability to analyze and summarize data into meaningful information for the customer in conjunction with your dairy teamMasters degree in animal nutrition animal health or related fieldRequired Experience:Contract Key Skills Sales Experience,Direct Sales,Hyperion,Financial Services,Financial Concepts,Banking,Oracle EBS,Securities Law,Peoplesoft,Oracle,Financial Management,Workday Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1