Custom Feeding Manager (Pasco, WA)

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

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 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. Able to deliver results on time.