This position is remote (virtual) and can work from home but must be located within the upper Midwest Region which is Iowa, & Minnesota. Our ideal candidate will be located in one of those two states.
The Sales Representative for Nutra Blend role is designed to develop future sales leaders by providing hands-on experience and mentorship from territory managers. This role strengthens customer relationships and drives sales growth while supporting business expansion. Expected outcomes include increasing market share through proactive customer engagement and exceptional service.
50% Builds and maintains relationships with small to mid-level customers across assigned sales territories, ensuring their needs are met and growth opportunities are identified. Develops personal sales skills and product knowledge.
20% Supports and assists tenured territory managers with larger accounts, learning best practices for sales strategies through direct mentorship and collaboration. Takes on expanded responsibilities as needed.
20% Identifies and pursues new sales opportunities within assigned regions by contributing to overall territory growth and market expansion.
10% Collaborates across the business to achieve sales objectives and ensure seamless service delivery.
Required Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
Minimum of 5 years of working experience, preferably in the agricultural industry, specifically animal nutrition
Strong customer relationship building capabilities · Strategic planning of sales growth opportunities
Ability to work cross departmentally to achieve customer sales objectives
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Adaptability and willingness to learn from experienced team members
This will be a virtual position with approximately 75% travel. Must be willing to both drive and/or fly on a regular basis with and expectation of an average of 3 nights out a week.
The salary range for this role is $79,200 - $118,800. 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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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.
