Commercial Additive Technical Specialist – Poultry

Land O'Lakes

2d•$123,920 - $185,880•Hybrid

About The Position

Nutra 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.

Requirements

Minimum of PhD Focus in Animal Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, or Immunology in Poultry or Monogastric
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
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

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