Livestock Feeding Consultant

FURST-MCNESS COMPANY • Gering, NE

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Livestock Feeding Consultant will drive adoption and sales of McNess’ value-added ruminant nutrition products and services across beef operations. This role supports a broad portfolio ranging from vitamin & mineral premixes and feed additives to protein blends, co-products, specialty ingredients, and third-party commodities. You will develop new markets within your territory, strengthen relationships with existing beef producers, and convert prospects by delivering performance-driven nutrition solutions. By promoting McNess’ Beef Nutrition Programs and leveraging cutting-edge technologies, you will help producers optimize herd health, feed efficiency, growth performance, and profitability across all production phases.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in animal science, Nutrition, or related field required (PH. D preferred)
• Minimum five years of direct sales including proficiency with formulation models and ration balancing.
• Strong presentation skills and competitive-product knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to change.
• Valid drivers license with a clean record; willingness to travel overnight as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

• PH. D preferred

Responsibilities

• Cultivate new beef and cow-calf, stocker, feedlot, and beef accounts by presenting customized McNess Ruminant Nutrition Program solutions.
• Promote value-added products including premixes, feed additives, mineral programs, protein blends, co-products, and specialty manufactured and commodity offerings.
• Identify and pursue opportunities within beef programs and integrated supply chains.
• Maintain and actively update a territory prospect list to meet and exceed annual volume, revenue, and margin targets.
• Analyze market trends, competitor positioning, and regional production dynamics to drive strategic growth initiatives.
• Provide modern beef and cow-calf husbandry consultation, including nutrition strategies for lactating cows, transition animals, replacement heifers, beef cow-calf herds, stockers, and feedlot cattle.
• Deliver performance-optimization services focused on feed efficiency, average daily gain, carcass quality, reproductive performance, and overall herd health.
• Stay current on feeding, management, and genetic trends across beef, and beef sectors to inform product positioning and field application.
• Independently resolve customer inquiries while leveraging internal nutritionists, R&D, and supply chain resources as needed.
• Work closely with sales team members, nutritionists, R&D, marketing, and internal operations to identify and execute business development opportunities.
• Participate in industry associations, producer meetings, trade events, and company product-development initiatives within beef sectors.
• Share competitive insights, field intelligence, and best practices in regular internal meetings to strengthen overall market strategy.
• Deliver outstanding service by responding promptly and proactively beef and cow-calf sectors producer needs.
• Build long-term, trusted advisor relationships across diversified ruminant operations.
• Utilize McNess CRM tools for pipeline management, margin monitoring, account planning, and performance tracking.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: PPO or HDHP medical plans, plus HSA/FSA options and 100% covered preventative care.
• Dental, Vision, & RX: Low bi-weekly premiums for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with Match
• Paid Time off: Vacation, holidays, floating holidays, bereavement leave, jury duty, and FMLA.
• Wellness & Protection: EAP, disability coverage, life & AD&D insurance, and wellness incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior