Purina Feed Sales - Cattle and Horse

Purina Feed Sales - Cattle and Horse
This position is remote (virtual) and offices from home but must be located within the territory which is Salem, OR & Eugene, OR

The Intermediate Level Livestock/Lifestyle Product Specialist is focused on supporting and growing the livestock and lifestyle product portfolio.

This position plays a key role in driving product demand, building strong dealer and co-op relationships, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Ideal candidates are passionate about agriculture and animal care, and eager to develop technical expertise and market knowledge.

Location: This is a remote (virtual) field-based sales position that must be located within the geographic territory of Salem, OR to Eugene, OR.

Willingness to travel within this territory to gain insights into the region and understand prospects.

Species focus: Calling on Cattle, Horse and show animal owners (primary focus being large commercial operations) to evaluate existing feeding programs, and to recommend and assist them with their nutritional programs.

Key Responsibilities:


* Make25+ farms and facilitiesvisits each weekto assess feeding programs and recommend solutions



* Drivesales by introducing new feed productsto customersand supporting existing customers



* Driverelationships with dealers, co-ops, and Purina experts



* Lead educational events and demos to promote products and strengthen customer loyalty



* Manage customer data and use analytics tools to deepen market knowledge



* Collaboratewith internal teams and stakeholders,participatein meetings and training, and share feedback for continuous improvement



* Coordinatelogisticsand event materials with dealers and cross-functional teams



* Grow and apply businessand industryskills to executesalesplans and growth opportunities



* Pursue ongoing professional development and adapt to changing needs

Qualifications(Required):


* Highschool diploma or equivalent



* 3 to 5yearsindustry experience or farm experience equivalent to sales experience or education



* Solid understanding of the industry, sales practices,orPurina products



* Proven ability to build relationships and network to grow business



* Strong sales drive with experience making frequent customer calls



* Skilled in problem-solving and independent decision-making



* Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills

Qualifications(Preferred):


* Bachelor'sdegree inAnimal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field preferred



* Ability to formulate feedrelated to Grass Cattle



* High internal drive, a natural ability for relationship building, and leadership in a team environment.

Competencies & Other Skills


* Adapt to changing market conditions with professionalism and integrity



* Communicate clearly and organize work effectively



* Build strong relationships and show leadership in teams



* Mak...