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Land O'Lakes

Young Calf Sales Specialist

ID · Remote

$81K - $121K/yr

Young Calf Sales Specialist This is a remote position working with customers in the PNW (Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Candidates will be expected to live within this territory. This role will enable ...

Land O'Lakes

Feed Sales Representative

Arden Hills, MN · Remote

Feed Sales Representative The Entry Level Livestock/Lifestyle Product Specialist supports and grows ... Calling on cow calf, feedlot and equine animal owners (primary focus being cow calf ) to evaluate ...

Farm Systems

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

Urus

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

Trans Ova Genetics

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

Urus Group LP

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

AgSource

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

AgSource

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

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How much do calf specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for calf specialist in the United States is $53,925.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a calf specialist?

A Calf Specialist is responsible for ensuring the health, nutrition, and overall well-being of young calves, typically in dairy or beef operations. They provide expert guidance on feeding programs, disease prevention, and calf management practices to improve growth and survival rates. This role often involves working closely with farmers, veterinarians, and nutritionists to implement best practices. Calf Specialists may also assist in troubleshooting challenges related to calf care and recommend solutions to optimize herd performance.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a calf specialist?

A Calf Specialist's day often involves monitoring calf health, administering feed and nutritional supplements, record-keeping, performing routine health checks, and treating common illnesses or injuries. They also collaborate closely with veterinarians, farm managers, and other livestock staff to ensure optimal calf care and development. Regular tasks may include managing vaccination schedules, overseeing housing conditions, and assisting with weaning and growth programs. These responsibilities help maintain herd health and support the long-term productivity of the operation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the calf specialist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Calf Specialist, you need expertise in livestock husbandry, calf nutrition, animal health monitoring, and typically a background in animal science or veterinary studies. Experience with herd management software, veterinary tools, and certifications like Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) are advantageous. Strong observation skills, problem-solving ability, and clear communication are important for identifying health issues and coordinating with farm staff and veterinarians. These skills ensure optimal calf growth, health, and welfare, directly impacting farm productivity and success.

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Infographic showing various Calf Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,925 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Dairy Calf Sales Specialist

GRN High Plains

Sioux Falls, SD • On-site

Full-time

Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Dairy Calf Sales Specialist

Midwest territory · Based near the I-29 corridor · Travel 30–50%

The opportunity

You will own a Midwest territory and grow it. A family-scale young animal nutrition manufacturer is building out its branded sales channel, and this seat is the point of the spear. You sell colostrum and milk replacer solutions to dairies, dealers, and commercial calf ranches, and you carry the technical credibility that makes producers trust the program in the barn. Roughly 90% of your week goes to demand creation and selling.

This is a builder's role at a small, growing company, not a maintenance route at a corporate giant. If you want your name on the growth of a brand, this is the seat.

What success looks like

First 90 days. Learn the company's young animal program well enough to walk onto any farm and talk calf health with conviction. Map the territory: every dairy, dealer, and calf ranch worth calling on, who buys, and who influences the decision. Start building relationships with the veterinarians and nutritionists who shape feeding programs.

By six months. Plan and run feeding demonstrations and on-farm trials that produce real proof of performance, then turn that proof into new accounts. Become the person dealer and cooperative sales teams call when a calf program is underperforming. Take share from well-funded competitors who are pricing hard for the same business.

By twelve months. Show measurable territory growth in both sales and market share, with a pipeline that says next year is bigger. Establish yourself as the territory's go-to for calf nutrition.

Ongoing. Read your sales data, find where the territory is leaking, and build the plan to fix it. Provide on-farm technical support, troubleshooting, and training alongside dealer and cooperative teams. Represent the company at producer meetings and industry events as a technical resource producers respect, not a vendor reading from a script.

What it takes

You know calves. You understand animal husbandry, management practices, and calf nutrition well enough to spot a problem on a farm and solve it. You present well, you sell, and you hold your ground with a skeptical producer. You run a full book of accounts without letting any slide. Milk replacer is a competitive, price-sensitive category, so closing here takes real skill, not a catalog.

On paper, that usually looks like:

  • Bachelor's degree in animal science or a related field, or equivalent experience

  • Six or more years in ag sales or animal nutrition. Dairy sales experience moves you to the top of the list

  • Based in the Midwest, ideally near the I-29 corridor, and comfortable with overnight travel 30 to 50% of the time

  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Compensation and benefits

A monthly car allowance and a company card covering airfare, fuel, rentals, lodging, and meals. A performance-based incentive plan rewards results, with details shared during the interview process.

Benefits include accident and hospital indemnity coverage, dental, vision, short and long term disability, supplemental life, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off.

About the company

A family-scale young animal nutrition manufacturer in the Upper Midwest, in business since the 1970s. The company makes colostrum, milk replacer, and electrolyte products and sells through retail partners and direct farm sales. It is investing in its field sales team, which is exactly why this role exists.