Feed Sales Representative - Dairy Cattle

September 16

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Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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Agricultural Products • Food Manufacturer • Foodservice • Animal Feed and Nutrition • Ag tech

5001 - 10000

Description

• Remote field-based sales position focused on Dairy feed sales in East Central Wisconsin. • Calling on Dairy cattle to evaluate feeding programs and make nutritional recommendations. • Selling/consulting at the farm gate with the end goal of selling Purina products. • Organizing and conducting effective educational meetings/events to enhance Purina's brand image.

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. • Previous Sales experience highly desired. • Basic command of making nutritional and feeding recommendations to Dairy farms in the market. • Candidate should have an understanding of Dairy husbandry, current management practices, and nutritional guidelines, general market, and industry knowledge. • Competent in providing accurate feeding and management recommendations. • Strong computer skills, specifically MS Office, plus the ability to be trained on ration balancing software (HerdSmart), Salesforce etc. • Strong background and previous professional experience with Dairy. • 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.

Benefits

• Broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. • Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. • Drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing.