Land O'Lakes

Purina Feed Sales


PayCompetitive
LocationHattiesburg/Mississippi
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R-33545
      Employer Industry: Agriculture and Animal Nutrition

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Base salary up to $65,000, with a bonus target of $10,000
      - Opportunity for career advancement within a Fortune 250 company
      - Remote work flexibility with a focus on field-based sales
      - Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401k plan
      - Work with a well-respected brand in the animal nutrition industry
      - Join a company recognized as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Engage with cattle and equine owners to assess and enhance their feeding programs
      - Conduct up to 25 farm visits weekly to promote and sell Purina products
      - Organize and lead educational events for local clubs and organizations
      - Develop new sales prospects and execute cold calls to increase market share
      - Provide accurate feeding and management recommendations based on customer needs

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or a related field strongly desired
      - Proven sales and industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
      - Basic knowledge of nutritional and feeding recommendations for animals
      - Experience in the management and care of cattle and equine
      - Proficient in MS Office and ability to learn ration balancing software

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience in agricultural sales or consulting within the animal nutrition sector
      - Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM tools
      - Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage clients
      - Demonstrated ability to organize and conduct educational programs
      - Experience working with 4H clubs or similar organizations

      #Agriculture #AnimalNutrition #SalesOpportunity #RemoteWork #TopWorkplace

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  • About the company

      Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a member-owned agricultural cooperative based in the Minneapolis-St.