Equine Technical Sales Specialist

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Equine Technical Sales Specialist

The Equine Technical Service Specialist provides technical expertise and support within the West sales region, directly with customers.

This position requires a PhD in Equine Science and involves significant decision-making authority.

The specialist will work closely with multiple departments, including the Regional Sales Directors and Sales team, marketing, customer service, and R&D, to ensure the highest standards of technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

This role can be up to 80% travel.

Our West Region is the Pacific to ND, SD, NE and CO.

Majority of the business is in California, Arizona, Oregon, and Colorado.

Ideal candidates would be located near a major airport in those areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Engages in direct selling activities and support (80%):


* Provides farmgate Sales support including nutritional management and health consultations to drive growth aligned to business strategies.

Partner with key dealers and directly call on accounts.


* Collaborate with Regional Sales Directors to meet sales goals


* nterfaces with industry associations, vendors, and competitors to stay informed about market trends and developments


* Gathers and analyzes technical market data to support strategic decision-making


* Creates content and delivers technical sales presentations at live events, VIP meetings, podcasts, expos, dealer/sales meetings, and conferences

Collaborates with Marketing department to share expertise (10%):


* Influences and supports development and execution of marketing strategies and tactics


* Shares equine technical expertise across the organization including editorial reviews and technical design and content of marketing materials.


* Writes technical materialsand content for media for both Purina website and equinevetnutrition.com


* Helps translate product science into language that resonates with consumers


* Responds to technical customer inquiries, including on social media


* Partners in product rationalization, simplification, and brand consolidation

Collaborates with Research department to support service and new product launches (10%):


* Provides technical writing skills and knowledge for MQ reports and recommendations


* Provides technical insights to product applications and product development

Qualifications:


* Masters degree with strong field experience, PhD in Equine Science is preferred


* Equine industry acumen and ability to work effectively with...