Beef Cattle Feed Sales
| Company | Land O’Lakes |
|---|---|
| Location | Blacksburg, VA, USA, Bluemont, VA, USA, Culpeper, VA, USA, Gainesville, VA, USA, Richmond, VA, USA, Palmyra, VA, USA, Front Royal, VA, USA, Roanoke, VA, USA |
| Salary | $53000 – $65000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field strongly desired
- Previous Sales experience highly desired
- Basic command of making nutritional and feeding recommendations to cattle, small ruminant and show animal owners in the market
- Understanding of cattle, small ruminant, and show animal husbandry, current management practices, and nutritional guidelines
- 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 Cattle, Small Ruminant or Show animals
Responsibilities
- Calling on beef cattle, small ruminant and show animal 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
- Organizing and conducting effective educational meetings/events for 4H clubs, vets, etc. to enhance Purina’s brand image, sell product and build store traffic with local co-op/dealer
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates with a pending bachelor’s degree or candidates who possess proven sales and industry experience may be considered