This is a remote (virtual) field-based sales position that must be located in or around the Pine Bush, NY area.

We're adding a Equine Feed Sales role to work with our partners in the greater Pine Bush, NY area. This role will have animal nutrition conversations on-farm that provide solutions, helping that help our customers to meet their goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Calling on mainly Equine animal owners 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 Cattle and Equine animal owners in the market.
• 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.

Percentage of travel:

• 15% overnight travel, in addition to daily travel in the assigned geography.

This is a sales role that is compensated with a target mix of base salary plus commission.

Base salary: $53,000 - $65,000

Bonus Target: $10,000

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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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 testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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