Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. The Feed Sales Representative will drive feed sales in the Wachula, Florida market by providing animal nutrition guidance, developing customer prospects, building relationships, and supporting partner dealer growth.
Responsibilities
- Calling onanimal owners (horse and beef cattle, as well as small ruminants, wildlife, poultry, and companion animals) to evaluate existing feeding programs, and to recommend and assist them with their nutritional programs
- Selling/consulting at the farm gate (up to 25 farm calls per week) with the end goal of selling Purina products and programs through the partner dealer and growing sales and market share. This includes developing new prospects and making sales cold calls
- In store consulting and prospect development with the intent of growing partner dealer’s Purina business
- Organizing and conducting effective educational meetings/events for 4H clubs, saddle clubs, vets, trainers, lifestyle show clubs, etc. to enhance Purina and the partner dealer’s brand image, sell product and build store traffic
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field strongly desired
- * Candidates with a pending bachelor's degree or candidates who possess proven sales and industry experience may be considered
- * Basic command of making nutritional and feeding recommendations to horse and cattle owners (as well as small ruminant species) in the market
- * Candidate should have an understanding of horse and/or cattle management, current management practices, and nutritional guidelines, general market, and industry knowledge. Work/life experience in management and care of horses and/or beef cattle preferred
- * Competent in providing accurate feeding and management recommendations
- * Strong computer skills, specifically MS Office, plus the ability to be trained on other applications as necessary (Salesforce, etc.)
- * Excellent verbal and written communication along with strong organization and time management skills
- * High internal drive, a natural ability for relationship building, and leadership in a team environment
- * Ability and drive to make multiple daily sales calls to customers and prospects operations
- * On farm interaction, in all-weather types at producer facilities for a walk through, and animal evaluations
- * Ability to network in the industry to put producers together to earn additional business and relationships
- * Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
- * Solid public speaking skills
- * Daily travel in the assigned geography. Occasional overnight travel
- * Strong background and previous professional experience with Cattle, Equine, and Lifestyle animals
- * Member of clubs/organizations related to the equine and/or cattle industry in a leadership position
- * Previous sales experience desired
Benefits
- Commission as part of the target mix of base salary plus commission
- Target bonus of Ten Thousand
- For most full-time roles: medical insurance
- For most full-time roles: dental insurance
- For most full-time roles: vision insurance
- For most full-time roles: PTO
- For most full-time roles: life insurance
- For most full-time roles: disability insurance
- For most full-time roles: education assistance
- For most full-time roles: a 401k
- For most full-time roles: a variety of well-being resources
- For most part-time employees: prorated PTO
- For most part-time employees: holiday pay
- For most part-time employees: employee development programs
- For most part-time employees: prorated education assistance
- For most part-time employees: a 401(k)
Company Overview
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