Feed Sales Representative – Cattle

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

📋 Description

• Assist in expanding and managing the livestock and lifestyle product portfolio

• Generate product demand and cultivate relationships with dealers and cooperatives

• Provide outstanding customer service

• Conduct up to 25 visits to farms or facilities each week to evaluate feeding programs and propose Purina-supported solutions

• Connect within the livestock and lifestyle animal sectors to exchange best practices and create new business prospects

• Present innovative feed products and programs to both new and existing clients

• Manage and enhance an established book of business from the outset

• Foster and sustain relationships with dealer and cooperative teams as well as Purina specialists

• Build expertise in Purina's research, innovation, and sustainability initiatives

• Organize and conduct educational events and on-site demonstrations

• Work independently in a flexible, remote environment while overseeing territory, schedule, and customer relations

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate and implement product strategy, marketing initiatives, product launches, and field events

• Take part in team meetings and sales training sessions

• Apply sales strategies and partner with colleagues for ongoing improvement

• Utilize CRM systems like Salesforce and tools such as Power BI to document activities and guide business decisions

• Conduct multiple sales calls daily to customers and potential clients

• Participate in on-farm animal assessments and engage with producers

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Animal Science or a related field is highly preferred

• Candidates nearing completion of their bachelor's degree or those with demonstrated sales and industry experience may be considered

• 0-3 years of relevant experience

• A strong passion for livestock care and agricultural products

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

• Capability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in teams

• Experience in customer service or sales support

• Willingness to travel 5-10% overnight and commute daily within the assigned region

• Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and navigate a matrix-reporting framework

• Strong organizational skills and effective time management

• Ability to build relationships and demonstrate leadership in team settings

• Proficiency in making multiple sales calls daily to customers and prospects

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

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

• Competence in delivering effective public speaking presentations

🏝️ Benefits

• Target bonus of Ten Thousand

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Life and disability insurance

• Education assistance

• 401(k)

• Well-being resources

• Holiday pay (for eligible part-time employees)

• Employee development programs (for eligible part-time employees)

• Prorated education assistance (for eligible part-time employees)

• Prorated 401(k) (for eligible part-time employees)