Ruminant Field Technical Specialist - Cargill - Cedar Rapids, IA

JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT

The Ruminant Field Technical Specialist will provide technical advice and support to customers during and after product sales. In this position, you’ll be the lead contact for customers. You’ll stay ahead of technology and business practices through workshops, research and professional meetings.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collaborate with consultants to provide on-site 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 update, 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 service as subject matter guide during meetings with prospective customers.
• Stay ahead of product insight and research to improve value of offerings.
• Keep application and value collection up-to-date in the systems.
• You will work under minimal supervision and independently handle complex issues while referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years of related work experience
• Ability to travel up to 50%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree, Doctorate degree or DVM
• Passion for understanding, creating, and communicating value and solutions to team members and customers.
• Public speaking experience

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.