Ruminant Nutritionist (Beef Focus)

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Technical and Administrative Support:

  • Develop expertise in the nutritional aspects and technical value of all Devenish technologies.
  • Collaborate with administrative and operations teams to enhance customer service, production, and logistics efficiency.
  • Assist in formulating customer diets, rations, and closeout reports as needed.
  • Research and evaluate product offerings in comparison to competitors.
  • Perform other duties as reasonably required.
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Field Support & Sales:

  • Support and expand the existing customer base while identifying new business opportunities.
  • Assess customer needs and recommend Devenish technologies or services to add value and drive revenue growth.
  • Stay informed on competitor products and develop differentiation strategies for Devenish offerings.
  • Assist in marketing Devenish technologies to the ruminant market, both directly and through Account Managers.
  • Perform other duties as reasonably required.

 

Research & Product Development:

  • Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Technical teams to develop accurate and compelling marketing materials.
  • Collaborate with the Nutrition and Product Development Teams to identify and drive new product innovation opportunities.
  • Lead monthly beef meetings scheduled on the first Friday of each month.
  • Perform other duties as reasonably required.

Essential Criteria:

  • Ph.D. degree level or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a commercial ruminant environment.
  • Knowledge of feed materials, feed additives, feed formulation and manufacturing.
  • Extensive knowledge of practical ruminant nutrition, management, production systems and health issues.

Travel Area: Upper Midwest

Reports To: Ruminant Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

How to Apply:

Please email your information to: Larry.Wigand@DevenishNA.com.

Devenish Nutrition Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community