Commercial Additive Technical Specialist – Poultry
Commercial Additive Technical Specialist – PoultryNutra Blend Nutritional Expert Advisory Team is seeking a Commercial Additive Poultry Technical Specialist to act as a customer solution expert to provide unbiased nutritional expertise, to identify the best solutions to specific production, nutrition, and formulation challenges. Commercial Additive Technical Specialists guide the two-way translation of innovation and the marketplace. They are the catalyst for technology transfer and education to sales teams and customers to reach our ambitious growth goals. Key responsibilities: Provide the unbiased choice - focused on what works best for the customer rather than promoting a specific product line Nutritional additive consulting and technical guidance Category level product evaluations and summaries Technical insights to customers and sales teams Strategic support for product education and formulation Leverage resources, cultivate relationships & grow your networks to identify opportunities with commercial additives Develop and deploy product training to sales, marketing, and strategic accounts Generate technical content for marketing of commercial additive products including technical articles, presentations at industry events, technical reports, and sales tools Contribute to commercial additive research and innovation Engage with internal and external partners to provide market insights, emerging trends and competitor intelligence Represent commercial additives at key industry & customer meetings Education Required: Minimum of PhD Focus in Animal Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, or Immunology in Poultry or Monogastric Experience Preferred 5+ years' experience in feed additive or animal health account management in the commercial poultry industry, including innovation, product development and technical services Understanding of the impacts of additives on the health and performance Track record of presenting complex technology, novel additive technologies and concepts in a clear and succinct manner Formulation experience Competencies Required Self-starter and goal-oriented with ability to achieve results Strong problem-solving abilities and a can-do attitude Continuous learner with an innovation growth mindset Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to Travel (approximately 50-80%) Proficient in Microsoft Office programs Strong understanding of gut health, gut receptor biology, immunity, and the impacts of additive ingredients on the health and performance of production animals Understanding and experience in the design, research, implementation, monitoring and delivery of novel feed additives to the market Aspiration to move quickly, and work within a multidisciplinary team, including demonstration of excellent collaborative skills Compensation: Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between: $123,920 - $185,880 Target bonus is: 17% 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. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities. Apply To This Job