Feed Sales Representative – Cattle

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Conduct over 25 visits to farms and facilities each week to evaluate feeding programs and propose solutions.

• Drive sales by presenting new feed products to customers while providing support to existing clientele.

• Develop and maintain relationships with dealers and Purina experts.

• Organize educational events and demonstrations to promote products and enhance customer loyalty.

• Manage customer information and utilize analytics tools to enhance market understanding.

• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders; engage in meetings and training sessions; provide feedback for continuous improvement.

• Coordinate logistics and event materials in partnership with dealers and cross-functional teams.

• Expand and leverage business and industry skills to implement sales strategies and identify growth opportunities.

• Commit to ongoing professional development and adapt to evolving demands.

• Engage with beef cattle producers to assess feeding programs and offer guidance and assistance with nutritional strategies.

• Travel throughout the Southwest Missouri region.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field is strongly preferred.

• 3 to 5 years of industry experience or farm experience that equates to sales experience or educational qualifications.

• Capability to formulate feed specific to Grass Cattle.

• Comprehensive understanding of the industry, sales practices, or Purina products.

• Proven track record in building relationships and networking to enhance business growth.

• Strong sales motivation with experience in making frequent customer visits.

• Proficient in problem-solving and independent decision-making.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills.

• Willingness to travel 5-10% overnight along with daily travel within the assigned territory.

• Capability to engage in on-farm interactions, including animal assessments, under various weather conditions.

• Ability to lift and carry weights of up to 50 pounds.

• Proficient in delivering impactful public speaking presentations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• PTO

• Life & disability insurance

• Education assistance

• 401(k)

• Well-being resources

• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled

• Drug-free workforce