Dairy Technical Specialist

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.

About the role

The Dairy Technical Specialist will provide technical advice and support to dairy consultants and customers during and after product sales. In this role, you will be the lead contact for dairy consultants and customers and stay ahead of technology and business practices through workshops, research, and professional meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support sales with dairy ration formulation and ongoing trainings.
• Collaborate with consultants to provide onsite technical support for current customers and prospects.
• Provide customer solutions and technical support materials to specific customers.
• Perform complex research for product development to understand product properties and systems operations.
• Compile and analyze data for project updates, working with external suppliers to test new products and technologies to make recommendations on applications.
• Organize project data and conclusions for internal and customer presentations, assist with product demonstrations, and serve as subject matter guide during meetings with prospective customers.
• Stay ahead of product insight and research to improve the value of offerings.
• Keep application and value collection up to date in the systems.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Dairy related field) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four years of related work experience.
• Extensive experience in dairy technical support and ration balancing formulation.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Availability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, Doctorate degree, or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or related advanced degree.
• Experience with Dairy Ration Formulation and Herd management software (PC Dart, Dairy Comp, Lely Horizon, Delpro, etc.).
• Experience with customer support.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English.

Position Information

This is a remote position for the New York area. Relocation assistance will not be provided.

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $100,000 - $130,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience.

Benefits

As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Learn more about our benefits (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).