Animal Nutrition Sales Specialist

Animal Nutrition Sales Specialist Cottage Grove, WI Job Type Full-time Description Animal Nutrition Sales Specialist Join our dynamic team as an Animal Nutrition Sales Specialist, where your expertise will play a vital role in strengthening our relationships with producer members and delivering innovative nutritional solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the sales team to promote sustainable, tailored products and services that meet the diverse needs of our clients across various segments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Sales team to develop and maintain strong relationships with producer members
• Identify and capitalize on point-of-sale opportunities to drive sales growth
• Provide expert guidance on animal nutrition products and services, ensuring customer needs are met with innovative and sustainable solutions
• Market and deliver comprehensive nutrition solutions across key segments including dairy, beef, calf/heifer, feed commodities, and risk management
• Deliver exceptional customer service that exceeds client expectations and fosters long-term loyalty
• Stay informed about industry trends, product developments, and competitive landscape to effectively position offerings
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of products and services

Skills and Qualifications:

• In-depth technical knowledge of animal nutrition products and services
• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the animal nutrition or agricultural industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and rapport with clients
• Ability to analyze customer needs and recommend tailored solutions
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and overcoming challenges
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field is preferred

Working Conditions:

• This position may require travel within the assigned territory.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds at any given time.
• Working in outdoor conditions.

Benefits:

Full-time benefit eligibility begins the 1st of the month following date of hire. Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (with Employer contributions), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness Insurance, Group Accident Insurance, Group Hospital Insurance, Legal Shield, and ID Shield. 401K company match up to 6% and 100% vested day one. Paid Parental Leave. Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Off. 100%

Company-Paid Benefits:

Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

Company-Paid Training and Development Opportunities:

Tuition Reimbursement, Certifications & Licenses, and more. Company Clothing Annual Allowance. We foster a collaborative and innovative culture that values growth, integrity, and customer focus. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the animal nutrition industry while advancing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking organization. Visit our Careers page to view all our current openings at https://www.alcivia.com/careers/