Feed Sales Representative Cattle

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 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 Southwest Missouri (Springfield MO and Joplin MO). Willingness to travel within this territory to gain insights into the region and understand prospects.

Species focus: Calling on producers primary focus being beef cattle 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 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 stakeholdersparticipatein 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:

• Bachelors degree in Animal Science Agriculture Agribusinessor related fieldstronglydesired.

• 3 to 5 years industry experience or farm experience equivalent to sales experience or education

• Ability to formulate feed related to Grass Cattle

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

• Solid understanding of the industry sales practices or Purina 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

• 5-10% overnight travel plus daily travel in assigned geography.

Competencies & Other Skills

• Demonstrate agility integrity and professionalism while adapting to changing market conditions and navigating a matrix-reporting structure.

• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication strong organization and effective time management.

• Show high internal drive relationship-building ability and leadership in team environments.

• Make multiple daily sales calls to customers and prospects.

• Engage in on-farm interactions including animal evaluations in all weather conditions.

• Network within the industry to connect producers and build business relationships.

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Deliver effective public speaking presentations.

This is a sales role that is compensated with a target mix of base salary plus commission. Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between:

$59000 - $73000

Target bonus is: Fifteen Thousand

In most cases candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.