For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with approximately 31,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries. With a global value chain that includes approximately 500 crop procurement locations, 270 ingredient manufacturing facilities, 44 innovation centers and the world’s premier crop transportation network, we connect the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Commercial Dairy Specialist – Central Minnesota
ADM Animal Nutrition, a leader in the commercial feed industry is seeking a qualified dairy leader in our central MN sales territory. This position will provide dairy technical leadership to customers within the region. Detailed responsibilities include:

• Achieve dairy revenue, tonnage, market share, and product mix targets as directed for assigned listings and sales groups.
• Develop strategic prospecting plan to sell progressive, sustainable dairy producers and feed dealers
• Regularly contact customers and prospects, develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Provide sound nutritional and management consultation in an effort to enhance bottom line dairy profitability.
• Formulate dairy rations to fit individual producer needs in conjunction with Formulations and Dairy Nutritionists.
• Assist assigned feed dealers in development and execution of a marketing strategy to grow dairy market share.
• Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values

Requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s Degree, dairy industry knowledge, working knowledge of proper management and feeding practices, computer literacy and the ability to become proficient in feed formulation/ration balancing, and strong agricultural business aptitude. Prior sales experience and a proven track record developing new accounts, a plus. The successful candidate will have superior verbal and written communication skills, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

The candidate must reside in the territory, be comfortable with on-farm conditions (i.e. working around dairy cattle, farm machinery, etc.), have a valid driver’s license, withstand automobile confinement to serve geographic area, and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a routine basis.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life, vision, and dental insurance. ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.