Feed Sales Representative Cattle

The Entry Level Livestock Product Specialist supports and grows the livestock product portfolio drives product demand builds dealer relationships and delivers exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates are passionate about agriculture and animal care and eager to develop technical expertise and market knowledge.

Location: This is a remote (virtual) field-based sales position that must be located within the geographic territory of Western MT more specifically within the Deer Lodge to Butte MT area. Willingness to travel within this territory to gain insights into the region and understand prospects.

Species focus: Calling on cattle producers (primary focus being cow/calf producers) to evaluate existing feeding programs and to recommend and assist them with their nutritional programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct up to 25 farm or facility visits weekly to assess feeding programs and recommend Purina-backed solutions.

• Supportsales and market share by introducing innovative feed products and programs to new and existing clients.

• Manage and grow an existingbook of businessfrom day onewith access to established customer relationships and immediate sales opportunities.

• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with dealer team and Purina experts to support partner goals.

• Organize and lead educational events and on-site demonstrations to increase brand awareness dealer traffic and customer loyalty.

• Operateautonomouslyin a flexible remote work environment managing territory schedule and customer relationshipswith supported direction from supervisor.

• Participate in team meetings and sales training implement sales strategies and collaborate with peers for continuous improvement.

• Use CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and technology tools (e.g. Power BI) to record activities and inform business decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Animal Scienceor related fieldstronglydesired.

• Candidates with a pending bachelors degree or candidates whopossessproven sales and industry experience may be considered.

• 0-3years of experience.

• Strong interest in production agriculture and cattle industry.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and in teams.

• Customer service or sales support experience.

• 5-10% overnight travel plus daily travel in assigned geography.

Competencies & Other Skills

• Demonstrate agility integrity and professionalism while adapting to changing market conditions and navigating a matrix-reporting structure.

• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication strong organization and effective time management.

• Show high internal drive relationship-building ability and leadership in team environments.

• Make multiple daily sales calls to customers and prospects with expectations of 25 farm gates per week.

• Engage in on-farm interactions including animal evaluations in all weather conditions.

• Network within the industry to connect producers and build business relationships.

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Deliver effective public speaking presentations.

This is a sales role that is compensated with a target mix of base salary plus commission. Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between:

$53000-$65000

Target bonus is: 10000

In most cases candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land OLakes Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250 farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical dental vision PTO life & disability insurance education assistance a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO holiday pay employee development programs prorated education assistance and a 401(k).

Land OLakes Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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