The Feed Sales Representative is focused on supporting and growing the livestock product portfolio, with an emphasis on Dairy, Dairy Young Animal and Dairy Beef calves. This position plays a key role in driving product demand, building strong dealer and dairy producer relationships, and delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates are passionate about the dairy business, the agricultural industry in the market, and animal care & management. This individual would be eager to develop technical expertise and market knowledge.
Location: This is a remote field-based sales position that must be located within the geographic territory of south central or southeast Pennsylvania. Willingness to travel within this territory to gain insights into the region and understand prospect's needs will be key.
Species focus: Calling on Dairy animal owners with lactating cow and young animal focus 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 dealer and Purina team resources
- 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 dealer 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 rations & recommendations related to Dairy Cows and Young Dairy Animals
- 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%) 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:
Salary: $59,000-$73,000
Target bonus: 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.
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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.
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