Dairy Technical Specialist

The Dairy Technical Specialist provides technical expertise and support within an assigned sales region, working directly with the sales team and customers. The specialist will work closely with multiple departments, including the Area Sales Manager, sales team, marketing, customer service, and R&D, to ensure the highest standards of technical excellence and customer satisfaction. Territory is the North Central Division (MN, Eastern SD, Northern IA), Engages in technical support of direct selling activities (80%):

• Provides farmgate Sales support including nutritional and animal management consultations to drive growth aligned to business strategies. Partners with sales and key dealers to call on large accounts. Collaborates with Area Sales Manager and Sales Specialists to meet sales goals.
• Interfaces with industry associations, vendors, and competitors to stay informed about research, market trends, and industry developments.
• Gathers and analyzes technical market data to support strategic decision-making
• Creates content and delivers technical sales presentations at live events, VIP meetings, podcasts, expos, dealer/sales meetings, and conferences.

Collaborates with Marketing department to share expertise (10%):

• Influences and supports development and execution of marketing strategies and tactics
• Shares dairy technical expertise across the organization including editorial reviews and technical design and content of marketing materials.
• Helps translate product science into language that resonates with consumers.
• Responds to technical customer inquiries.

Collaborates with Research department to support service and new product launches (10%):

• Provides technical writing skills and knowledge for reports and recommendations.
• Provides technical insights to product applications and product development.

• PhD or DVM with 5-9 years of experience preferred, Master’s degree with 10+ years field experience
• Dairy industry acumen and ability to work effectively within diverse industry segments.
• Strong technical knowledge of species nutritional requirements and management.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation and technical writing abilities.
• Experience providing customer-facing technical support and training.
• Ability to translate complex science into practical, customer-friendly applications.
• Collaborative approach with demonstrated ability to work across departments., Business Growth, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Conferences, Content Delivery/Distribution, Content Development, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Decision Support, Dietary Management, Direct Sales, Insurance, LinkedIn, Management Consulting, Market Analysis, Market Research, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Meet Sales Quota, Partner Sales, Podcasting, Product Development, Product/Service Launch, Regional Sales, Research & Development (R&D), Sales, Sales Management, Sales Presentation, Sales Support, Software Development, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Delivery, Technical Presentation, Technical Sales, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

• Travel up to 80% of the time. This role is remote and requires travel, living within the area is necessary.
• This is a sales role that is compensated with a target mix of base salary plus commission.
• Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between: $114,000 - $140,000
• Target bonus is: Thirty Thousand
• In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

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

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 pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy., On Site Cafeteria, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Childcare, Concierge Services, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Health Care on Site, Life Insurance

We are a fast-growing, farmer-owned agriculture and food cooperative working to overcome the world’s greatest food challenges. Our unique farm-to-fork business model works across crop inputs and insights, animal nutrition, dairy foods and sustainability to get high quality food to those who need it. Land O’Lakes provides opportunities to build a career in a vibrant industry that allows you to play a critical role in delivering on this, and by working together to advance humanity and to help communities around the world., If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please click on the “apply now” button or visit our website at www.landolakes.jobs. Land O’ Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays and employee development opportunities. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing. Additional information about our organization can also be obtained at www.landolakesinc.com.