Land O'Lakes, Inc. would be nothing without our amazing employees. All 9,000 of them. Today, we are a Fortune 250 company with more than $12 billion in annual revenue (2008) and the third-largest cooperative in America. This success reflects the efforts, commitment and pride of our employees. As we continue to build on this success, we’ll always be looking for talented people to help us grow.
Since 1921, we have been member owned and operated. We are a market- and customer-driven cooperative committed to optimizing the value of our members’ dairy, crop and livestock production. We do business in all fifty states and have a presence in more than fifty countries, with our headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Here at Land O’Lakes, Inc., we value and recognize the unique talents and potential of all employees, and we are dedicated to being a high-performing organization built on the foundation of a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please visit our website at www.landolakes.jobs.
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Land O’Lakes Inc, is North America’s leading feed company, providing producers, cooperatives and dealers with an extensive line of animal feed, ingredients and services.
We are currently seeking:
Beef Cattle Specialist [5333BR]
The position will service Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois.
Position Purpose:
As a Beef Cattle Specialist in our animal feed division, you will be responsible for profitably increasing the sales volume and market share of feed and associated products to producers in a targeted market area.
You must be able to provide a high level of technical service to customers in the coop and dealer channels.
You will also sell direct in specific assigned markets.
Additional responsibilities are:
o Supporting event selling and feeder meetings.
o Executing the promotional calendar with dealers and coops.
o Monitoring and documenting production and profitability improvements for producers implementing program and production recommendations.
o Ensuring the documentation is reviewed with the producer and local cooperative or dealer staff.
o Providing technical information and training as requested for coop or dealer employees.
o Providing tracking reports on marketing and service activities and management requirements and maintain up to date and accurate client history records.
o Maintaining a high level of proficiency and competency in nutrition, production management, and selling skills through recommended training and verified by documented sales results.
Ohio or Indiana would be the desired central location for this position. This is a home office position.
Required (Basic) Education/Experience:
o 5+ years of experience in animal nutrition.
o Experience in the production of cattle in cow/calf or feedlot.
o Daily travel in an assigned geography.
o Must be able to lift and carry 50 pound bags of feed as needed.
o Demonstrated computer skills.
Required Competencies and Other Skills:
o Action oriented.
o Customer focused.
o Functional/technical skills.
o Interpersonal skills.
o Drive for results.
o Self-development.
o Time management.
o Solid problem solving/decision making skillso.
Preferred Education/Experience:
o BS Degree in related field preferred.
o MS, PhD, DVM degrees helpful.
o Previous Sales experience desired.
Travel: 50% or more
Land O' Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays and employee development opportunities. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing. Additional information about our organization can also be obtained at www.landolakesinc.com.
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