Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Land O'Lakes Venture37 is seeking a high-impact Sales Account Manager – Ruminant to drive growth within large commercial dairies and feedlot operations across the Western U.S. This role focuses on delivering science-backed feed additive solutions and requires strong nutrition and production system knowledge to influence key decision-makers.
Responsibilities
- Achieve sales targets by expanding additive adoption within high-volume dairies and commercial feedyards, focusing on measurable performance outcomes (e.g., milk yield, components, ADG, feed efficiency)
- Develop and execute account strategies in partnership with consulting nutritionists and production teams, aligning solutions to ration strategies, herd goals, and economic drivers (e.g., IOFC, cost of gain)
- Capture and communicate insights on ration trends, ingredient economics, health challenges, and customer needs to inform innovation and portfolio strategy
- Lead technical discussions, producer meetings, and educational events that reinforce best practices and drive adoption of additive technologies
- Participate in dairy and beef industry events, nutritionist meetings, and trade associations to strengthen brand presence and expand networks
- Expected to help continue growth of ruminant sales by 5% over the next 12 months
Skills
- 10+ years of experience in ruminant nutrition, feed additives, animal health, or livestock sales, with exposure to commercial dairy or feedlot systems
- Demonstrated success working with large accounts and/or nutritionist-led sales environments
- Strong understanding of dairy production and/or feedlot performance metrics
- Experience with ration formulation and additive inclusion strategies beneficial to success in this role
- Travel 50-80%. The role is remote and location is open to Western US
- PhD in Animal Science, Dairy Science is highly preferred
- Direct experience with large-scale dairies or commercial feedyards preferred
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- Life & disability insurance
- Education assistance
- A 401k
- A variety of well-being resources
- Prorated PTO
- Holiday pay
- Employee development programs
- Prorated education assistance
- A 401(k)
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