Technical Business Lead- Dairy Young Animal

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Our growth relies on our extraordinary talent. Unlock your greatest potential at Land O'Lakes by continuing to make a difference, driving results and growing your career.

In this role, you will lead business growth and technical excellence in calf nutrition for Land O'Lakes Young Animal Business. In addition, you will be responsible for driving strategic planning, market expansion, and industry relationships to deliver comprehensive solutions.

This position is remote/virtual but must be located in the following territory:
Idaho, California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and requires the ability to travel within this western region, with frequent overnight stays depending on business needs (approximately 50%-75%).

• Develop and execute territorial business plans aligned with company strategy and market data.
• Expand market share through direct sales and partnerships with key dairy industry stakeholders.
• Partner closely with key co‑ops and dealers along with direct sales to key dairy calf ranch customers.
• Analyze competition and adapt strategies regionally.
• Influence and mentor calf and heifer teams, supporting sales and technical staff.
• Deliver technical support and actionable recommendations.
• Design and facilitate training programs for internal teams.
• Organize VIP events for producer education and market engagement.
• Collaborate on portfolio development to align with business segments and market opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, dairy science, agribusiness, or related field; candidates without a degree and related experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years progressive technical experience in the dairy young animal segment, with exposure to influencing people, projects, or both.
• Proven technical expertise in dairy calf and young business management.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including P&L management and ROI analysis.
• Extensive network and relationship‑building skills within the dairy industry.
• Proven cross‑functional leadership and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and farm management systems; skilled in presenting complex information clearly.

This is a sales role that is compensated with a target mix of base salary plus commission. Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between: $$

Target bonus is:
Forty Thousand

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

Grade:

E15