
Feed Sales – Cattle
Land O'Lakes, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: South Dakota • United States
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Salary
💰 $53,440 - $80,160 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Conduct up to 25 farm or facility visits weekly to assess feeding programs and recommend Purina-backed solutions.
- Network across the livestock and lifestyle animal industries to share best practices and create new business opportunities.
- Support sales and market share by introducing innovative feed products and programs to new and existing clients.
- Manage and grow an existing book of business from day one , with access to established customer relationships and immediate sales opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with dealer/co-op teams and Purina experts to support partner goals.
- Develop expertise in Purina’s research, innovation, and sustainability to deliver value in every customer interaction.
- Organize and lead educational events and on-site demonstrations to increase brand awareness, dealer traffic, and customer loyalty.
- Operate autonomously in a flexible, remote work environment, managing territory, schedule, and customer relationships with supported direction from supervisor.
- Coordinate and execute product strategy, marketing initiatives, product launches, and field events with cross-functional teams.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 0-3 years of experience
- Strong interest in livestock care and agricultural products
- 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.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- PTO
- life & disability insurance
- education assistance
- 401k
- a variety of well-being resources
- prorated PTO
- holiday pay
- employee development programs
- prorated education assistance
- 401(k)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
salescustomer serviceproduct strategymarketing initiativesfield eventseducational eventslivestock careagricultural productsCRM systemsdata analysis
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsindependenceteamworkrelationship buildingflexibilityorganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement