Purina Feed Sales
| Company | Land O’Lakes |
|---|---|
| Location | Nampa, ID, USA |
| Salary | $59000 – $73000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
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 Equine/Companion Animal/Grass Cattle owners in the market.
- Candidate should have an understanding of Equine/Companion Animal/Grass Cattle 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 Equine/Companion Animal/Grass Cattle.
Responsibilities
- Calling on Equine 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. This includes developing new prospects and making sales cold calls.
- 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.