Feed Sales Representative - Equine & Cattle

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Allentown, PA, USA
In-Office
59K-73K Annually
Mid level
Retail
The Role
Field-based sales role supporting equine and cattle feed portfolio. Make frequent farm visits, assess feeding programs, drive sales via dealer relationships, lead demos/events, manage customer data, coordinate logistics, and pursue professional development. Requires travel within territory and occasional overnight travel.
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Feed Sales Representative - Equine & Cattle

The Intermediate Level Livestock/Lifestyle Product Specialist is focused on supporting and growing the livestock and lifestyle product portfolio. This position plays a key role in driving product demand, building strong dealer and co-op relationships, and delivering 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 Oley Valley, PA. Willingness to travel within this territory to gain insights into the region and understand prospects.  

Species focus:   Calling on horse and cattle owners to evaluate existing feeding programs, and to recommend and assist them with their nutritional programs.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Make 25+ farms and facilities visits each week to assess feeding programs and recommend solutions 

  • Drive sales by introducing new feed products to customers and supporting existing customers 

  • Drive relationships with dealers, co-ops, and Purina experts 

  • Lead educational events and demos to promote products and strengthen customer loyalty 

  • Manage customer data and use analytics tools to deepen market knowledge 

  • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, participate in meetings and training, and share feedback for continuous improvement 

  • Coordinate logistics and event materials with dealers and cross-functional teams 

  • Grow and apply business and industry skills to execute sales plans and growth opportunities 

  • Pursue ongoing professional development and adapt to changing needs 

 

Qualifications (Required):  

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent  

  • 3 to 5 years industry experience or farm experience equivalent to sales experience or education  

  • Solid understanding of the industry, sales practices, or Purina products 

  • Proven ability to build relationships and network to grow business 

  • Strong sales drive with experience making frequent customer calls 

  • Skilled in problem-solving and independent decision-making 

  • Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills 

Qualifications (Preferred): 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field preferred 

  • Ability to formulate feed related to Grass Cattle

  • High internal drive, a natural ability for relationship building, and leadership in a team environment. 

Competencies & Other Skills  

  • Adapt to changing market conditions with professionalism and integrity 

  • Communicate clearly and organize work effectively 

  • Build strong relationships and show leadership in teams 

  • Make daily sales calls and interact with customers in various environments 

  • Network within the industry to grow business 

  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed 

  • Deliver effective presentations 

  • Work professionally with people at all levels 

  • Solve problems quickly and effectively 

  • Demonstrate agility and integrity in all interactions 

  • Show initiative and think creatively to address challenges 

  • Willingness to travel overnight (5–10%) and daily within assigned territory 

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:

$59,000 - $73,000

Target bonus is: Fifteen Thousand

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

About Land O'Lakes, 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 O'Lakes, 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.


Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. 


Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.

Skills Required

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent
  • 3 to 5 years industry or farm experience equivalent to sales experience or education
  • Solid understanding of the industry, sales practices, or Purina products
  • Proven ability to build relationships and network to grow business
  • Strong sales drive with experience making frequent customer calls
  • Skilled in problem-solving and independent decision-making
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
  • Willingness to travel overnight (5-10%) and daily within assigned territory
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
  • Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related field
  • Ability to formulate feed related to Grass Cattle
  • High internal drive, relationship-building ability, and leadership in a team environment

Land O'Lakes, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Land O'Lakes, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Land O'Lakes, Inc..

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include automatic company contributions to retirement savings and additional support via 401(k) and HSA contributions. Legacy eligibility for a pension plan adds further long‑term security for some employees.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and mental health support with confidential counseling and free therapy or coaching sessions for employees and dependents. Benefits begin on the start date, removing prior waiting periods.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off, holidays, and paid leaves cover disability, parental, maternity, and caregiving needs. Caregiver and parental leave policies have been expanded to cover broader family situations, including foster placements prior to adoption.

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The Company
HQ: Arden Hills, Minnesota
6,501 Employees
Year Founded: 1921

What We Do

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a 100-year-old farmer- and retailer-owned cooperative originally formed with the purpose of working together to create new market opportunities. Fast forward to today and we’ve built on that uniting spirit, developing a comprehensive and leading view of agriculture while maintaining an unwavering commitment to delivering strong annual performance and long-term, shared success with our member-owners. Land O’Lakes believes farmers are the entrepreneurs who truly change the world for the better. By working together with our member-owners, we can continue to strengthen our system, champion farming’s true potential and place our farmer- and retail-owners at the heart of creating a better world for all.

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