Feed Sales Representative - Purina Grass Cattle

Land O'Lakes • Trenton, IL

124d • $53,000 - $65,000

About The Position

We're hiring a Feed Sales Representative to focus primarily on Grass Cattle and Dairy sales with our partner co-op in the Trenton, Illinois territory. This role focuses on selling feed and all related products that will optimize the cooperative/dealer’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative/dealer’s efficiency, and help to achieve the cooperative/dealers mission and goals. This is a remote (virtual) field-based sales position that must be located within the geographic territory of Trenton, Illinois.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, related agricultural field.
• Candidates without Bachelor’s degree who possess proven sales and industry experience may be considered.
• Basic command of making nutritional and feeding recommendations to dairy and grass cattle owners in the market.
• Understanding of animal husbandry, current management practices, and nutritional guidelines, general market, and industry knowledge.
• Work/life experience in management and care of both dairy and grass cattle.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background and previous professional experience with dairy and grass cattle.
• Member of clubs/organizations related to the livestock industry in a leadership position.
• Previous sales experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Calling on dairy and grass cattle owners to evaluate existing feeding programs, and to recommend and assist them with their nutritional programs.
• Selling/consulting at the farm gate (up to 25 farm calls per week) with the end goal of selling Purina products and programs and growing sales and market share.
• Developing new prospects and making sales cold calls.
• Organizing and conducting effective educational meetings/events for 4H clubs, saddle clubs, vets, trainers, lifestyle show clubs, etc. to enhance Purina's brand image, sell product and build store traffic with local co-op/dealer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• PTO, life & disability insurance.
• Education assistance.
• 401k and a variety of well-being resources.
• Prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance for part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees