Nutritionist and Key Account Manager - PIPESTONE

OBJECTIVE:
We are seeking an individual with strong business development skills combined with formulation experience. The ideal individual will formulate and implement diets for wean to finish and sow producers across the Midwest and Make decisions on nutrition program, nutrition research, diet specifications, Will also have direct responsibility as account manager for customer accounts.  Develop new nutrition and procurement business with pork producers and feed mills in assigned area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as assigned)

• Independently formulate and manage diet formulas in Concept 5 formulation package to ensure diets are implemented at feed mills in a timely manner.
• Travel to the field to discuss and review pig performance with clients; evaluate, diagnose, and troubleshoot issues; identify and implement any necessary adjustments.
• Work with field staff to ensure quick and concise follow up to any nutritional issues and adjust as necessary.
• Take part in regular meetings with vendors and other partners to ensure success of programmatic activities.
• Participate in monthly research and production team meetings to communicate research and nutrition updates to other Pipestone business units.
• Participate in tri-annual nutrition formulation audits by evaluating consistency and identify opportunities for diet formulation improvements, and implement any changes
• Provide Account Management for current nutrition and procurement clients.
• Grow swine nutrition client base through nutrition consulting and ingredient procurement services.
• Develop and maintain preferred relationships with key stakeholders in clients’ organizations.
• Utilize CRM to track current and prospective client information.
• Assist with Business Development updates for assigned territory at Nutrition Team meetings.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education:  
M.S. or Ph.D degree in Animal Nutrition (or related field)

Experience:                     
Nutrition, Grain Science, Research

Work Environment:
Office environment
Agricultural swine environment in rural area
Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas

Physical Requirements: 
Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Must be able to print and/or write legibly

Additional Requirements:
Must have valid driver’s license
Some overnight travel required