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Willingness to travel within this territory to gain insights into the region and understand prospects.\nSpecies focus: Calling on producers primary focus being beef cattle to evaluate existing feeding programs, and to recommend and assist them with their nutritional programs.\nKey Responsibilities:\nMake25+ farms and facilitiesvisits each weekto assess feeding programs and recommend solutions\n\nDrivesales by introducing new feed productsto customersand supporting existing customers\n\nDriverelationships with dealers and Purina experts\n\nLead educational events and demos to promote products and strengthen customer loyalty\n\nManage customer data and use analytics tools to deepen market knowledge\n\nCollaboratewith internal teams and stakeholders,participatein meetings and training, and share feedback for continuous improvement\n\nCoordinatelogisticsand event materials with dealers and cross-functional teams\n\nGrow and apply businessand industryskills to executesalesplans and growth opportunities\n\nPursue ongoing professional development and adapt to changing needs\n\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness or related field strongly desired.\n\n3 to 5 years industry experience or farm experience equivalent to sales experience or education\n\nAbility to formulate feed related to Grass Cattle\n\nHigh internal drive, a natural ability for relationship building, and leadership in a team environment.\n\nSolid understanding of the industry, sales practices, or Purina products\n\nProven ability to build relationships and network to grow business\n\nStrong sales drive with experience making frequent customer calls\n\nSkilled in problem-solving and independent decision-making\n\nExcellent communication, organization, and time management skills\n\n5-10% overnight travel plus daily travel in assigned geography.\n\nCompetencies & Other Skills\nDemonstrate agility, integrity, and professionalism while adapting to changing market conditions and navigating a matrix-reporting structure.\n\nExhibit excellent verbal and written communication, strong organization, and effective time management.\n\nShow high internal drive, relationship-building ability, and leadership in team environments.\n\nMake multiple daily sales calls to customers and prospects.\n\nEngage in on-farm interactions, including animal evaluations, in all weather conditions.\n\nNetwork within the industry to connect producers and build business relationships.\n\nLift and carry up to 50 pounds.\n\nDeliver effective public speaking presentations.\n\nThis 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:\n$59,000 - $73,000\nTarget bonus is: Fifteen Thousand\nIn most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.\nAbout Land O'Lakes, Inc.\nJoin us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.\nBenefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).\nLand O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. 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