Part-time Feed Sales Representative

Part-time Feed Sales Representative

We're hiring a Feed Sales Representative- Purina Animal Nutrition to focus primarily on Equine / Lifestyle feed sales with our partner co-op in the Munson Lakes Nutritionterritory.

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.

This is a remote (virtual) field-based sales position that must be located within the geographic territory of Howard Lake, MN

Your responsibilities will include:


* Calling onEquine and Lifestyle animal owners (primary focus being Equine) 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.

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 equine animal owners in the market.


* Candidate should have an understanding of equine husbandry, current management practices, and nutritional guidelines, general market, and industry knowledge.


* Work/life experience in management and care of equine.


* 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 animals.

This is a Part-time position with a Hourly Wage of $20.00

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join 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.

Benefits 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).

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 ...