Purina Feed Sales - Dairy Cattle - LAND O' LAKES
FOND DU LAC, WI
About the Job
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Purina Feed Sales - Dairy Cattle - R-32057 Purina Feed
Sales - Dairy Cattle This is a remote field-based sales position that
must be located within the geographic territory of East Central
Wisconsin. We're hiring a Feed Sales Representative- Purina Animal
Nutrition to focus primarily on Dairy feed sales with our partner co-op
in the East Central Wisconsin 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. Your responsibilities will
include: * Calling on Dairy cattle 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. This includes 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. Percentage of
travel: * 15% overnight travel, in addition to daily travel in the
assigned geography. 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 55,000-75,000. Commission
is driven by individual performance. 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. Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its
search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information
over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this,
please do not provide the information being requested. Equal Opportunity
Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with
disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity * OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience/Education: * 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 Dairyhusbandry, current management
practices, and nutritional guidelines, general market, and industry
knowledge. Work/life experience in management and care of Dairy 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. * Strong background and previous professional
experience with Dairy. Competencies & Other Skills: * 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 * APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online:
https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=7fe7cefb6f0f513828500e6e8218ab36
Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!
Sales - Dairy Cattle This is a remote field-based sales position that
must be located within the geographic territory of East Central
Wisconsin. We're hiring a Feed Sales Representative- Purina Animal
Nutrition to focus primarily on Dairy feed sales with our partner co-op
in the East Central Wisconsin 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. Your responsibilities will
include: * Calling on Dairy cattle 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. This includes 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. Percentage of
travel: * 15% overnight travel, in addition to daily travel in the
assigned geography. 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 55,000-75,000. Commission
is driven by individual performance. 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. Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its
search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information
over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this,
please do not provide the information being requested. Equal Opportunity
Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with
disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity * OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience/Education: * 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 Dairyhusbandry, current management
practices, and nutritional guidelines, general market, and industry
knowledge. Work/life experience in management and care of Dairy 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. * Strong background and previous professional
experience with Dairy. Competencies & Other Skills: * 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 * APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online:
https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=7fe7cefb6f0f513828500e6e8218ab36
Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!
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