Custom Feeding Manager (Pasco, WA)

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary --------

This key role is responsible for the development and management of Simplot Land & Livestock custom feeding programs, including cattle procurement, cattle performance analysis and fat cattle sales and scheduling. This includes management of customer accounts, and identifying and developing new prospects. The primary focus is on sales targets, business development, building customer relationships and resolving customer issues for the J.R. Simplot Grand View, Idaho and/or Pasco, Washington feedlots.

Key Responsibilities --------------------

• Recruit and support customers
• Serve as the link between feedlots, operations, and customers
• Purchase and sell cattle; work directly with brokers and ranchers
• Travel to evaluate cattle, coordinate deliveries, and manage on-site needs
• Manage cattle risk using projections, futures, and market analysis
• Review cattle/show lists and schedule shipments with packers/buyers
• Apply knowledge of cattle feeding practices, cattle types, and beef-on-dairy dynamics

Typical Education -----------------

• Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a 4-year college or university

Relevant Experience -------------------

• 5 - 10 years agricultural related sales experience with an emphasis on cattle and business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions of a complex nature within operating guidelines where independent judgment and creativity are required
• Effectively communicate and negotiate with customers, middle to senior management, and peers
• Strong interpersonal savvy skills; able to foster a sense of teamwork and collaboration with others
• Ability to deliver superior results on time by working independently with minimal supervision

Other Information -----------------

• Very strong interpersonal skills; able to foster a sense of teamwork and collaboration with others
• Negotiation skills and comprehensive knowledge of the beef industry, particularly the cow/calf, stocker and feedlot segments
• Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote location
• Ability to deliver results on time

Job Requisition Details -------------------------

• Job Requisition ID: 25321
• Travel Required: Up to 25%
• Pay Grade: Global Grade 6
• Location(s): L&L Feedlot Pasco - Burbank Country: United States
• Wage range or rate of pay: $115,000.00-$150,000.00 Plus annual incentive plan eligibility

Compensation Package ---------------------

• Attractive total rewards package that includes:
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.