Senior Territory Cattle Sales Representative – Eastern ND, Northwest MN & Northeast SD

Job Description

For over 130 years we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health no one sees it like we do.

Our companys Animal Health is a premier animal health organization with a longstanding reputation for innovation and trusted partnerships among beef and dairy producers veterinarians nutritionists and industry stakeholders. The Senior Territory Representative is responsible for leading sales market development and business growth across Eastern North Dakota Northwest Minnesota and Northeast South Dakota. This role develops and executes territory business strategies strengthens customer and channel relationships manages territory resources effectively and delivers sustainable profitable growth across our companys Animal Health portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute comprehensive territory business plans that drive sales growth market penetration product adoption and market share expansion across the assigned geography.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with veterinarians producers distribution partners nutritionists and industry influencers to strengthen our companys Animal Healths presence throughout the territory.
• Identify territory opportunities market dynamics and competitive threats and develop strategies to capitalize on growth opportunities while addressing business challenges.
• Drive demand generation and product utilization through regular customer engagement educational programs field events and collaboration with key industry stakeholders.
• Partner with distribution teams National Account Managers Corporate Account Teams and other internal stakeholders to align business objectives and maximize territory performance.
• Leverage a consultative approach to understand regional business needs and deliver solutions that improve customer outcomes while advancing our companys Animal Healths business objectives.
• Collaborate across species and functional teams to promote the full our companys Animal Health portfolio and identify opportunities to expand customer adoption across multiple product categories.
• Analyze territory performance sales trends competitive activity and market conditions to inform business decisions and optimize resource allocation.
• Prioritize time resources and investment opportunities across the territory to maximize market share growth and return on investment.
• Effectively manage territory expenses and resources to maximize return on investment while achieving business goals.
• Communicate customer insights industry trends and market intelligence to leadership and cross-functional teams to support business planning and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with Field Technical Services and other support teams to develop and deliver educational technical and value-added programs that strengthen customer relationships and drive business growth.
• Maintain a high level of expertise regarding animal health products emerging industry trends production practices and the competitive landscape to effectively position our companys Animal Health solutions.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration by sharing best practices market knowledge and successful territory strategies with colleagues across the region.
• Take ownership of professional development by actively pursuing learning opportunities and achieving development objectives established with leadership.

Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelors degree in Animal Science Agriculture Business Marketing or a related field preferred.

Minimum Experience Requirements

• Five (5) years of relevant sales livestock production animal health agricultural or territory management experience with a bachelors degree; or
• Ten (10) years of relevant sales livestock production animal health agricultural or territory management experience without a bachelors degree.

Required Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of the beef and dairy industries including Cow/Calf Feedlot and Dairy production systems.
• Proven ability to develop and execute territory business plans that drive sales growth and market penetration.
• Strong interpersonal communication presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence different stakeholders including veterinarians producers nutritionists and distribution partners.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to effectively manage a large geographic territory.
• Ability to interpret sales data market trends and business analytics to identify opportunities and inform territory decisions.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions customer needs and business priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to effectively utilize mobile technologies and business systems.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the territory including overnight travel and occasional weekend activities.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Animal health livestock production or agricultural sales experience.
• Established relationships within the livestock veterinary and agricultural communities throughout the territory.
• Territory management and business development experience.
• Experience working with Cow/Calf Feedlot Dairy animal health or livestock monitoring operations.
• Strong territory planning market development and opportunity identification skills.
• Knowledge of animal health protocols biological products pharmaceuticals and production management practices.
• Understanding of animal health distribution channels and experience working with distributors and reseller networks.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze market conditions competitive activity and sales trends to drive business decisions.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

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The salary range for this role is

$96200.00 - $151400.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/15/2026

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