Purina Feed Sales – R-32779

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Purina Feed Sales Intern Wisconsin – R-32779
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Purina Feed Sales Intern Wisconsin Purina
Feed Sales Internship – Wisconsin Position Summary: As a Purina Feed
Sales Intern, you will be working alongside sales representatives and
the Purina Animal Nutrition team with dealers and ag cooperatives,
learning their feed business and customers. You can expect a mixture of
on-farm feed trials, market research, developing plans and selling to
prospects to expand sales territory, coordinating informational events
for producers and overall exposure to farm supply dealers and
cooperative structure. Internships will focus on Adult Dairy, Young
Dairy or Equine sales projects. Interns will be provided training
throughPurina Animal Nutrition andthe working location is dependent on
those of our dealers. Position Duration: May – August (flexible start
and end dates) Locations Available: Owen, WI (Adult Dairy)
Marathon, WI (Adult Dairy) Mineral Point, WI (Adult Dairy/Dairy Young
Animal) New Richmond/Baldwin, WI (Equine) Position Duties: Execute
summer projectsto promote Purinato grow and maintain a customer base
andgenerate sales of targeted animal nutrition products. Participate
in farm callsand market surveyswith producers and following through to
see that their needs are met. Assist with market analysis/research to
identify current customers and help grow current customer base. Plan
events for customers to learn more about Purina products (customer
appreciation day, fitting & showing clinics,open houses,etc.) Develop
in-store selling skills, assist walk-in customers with their needs and
learn how to efficiently take customer over-the-phone feed orders.
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 OLakes, 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. Neither Land OLakes, nor its
search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information
over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this,
please do not provide the information being requested. Equal Opportunity
Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with
disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Position Competencies and Qualifications:
Pursuing an animal science or related agriculture bachelors degree
preferred with junior or senior status Understanding of animal
husbandry, management practices, nutritional guidelines, and industry
knowledge Strong interpersonal communication ability, excellent
organizational and time management skills. Previous sales experience
preferred Ability to lift 50 lbs. and traverse on uneven ground
Possess a valid, unrestricted drivers license and have and maintain a
satisfactory driving record Candidates must have valid work
authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company
sponsorship. Candidates must be able to live in range of the
geographies listed above Professional Skills: Excellent
communication, writing and critical thinking skills Manage time and
effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks
Give and receive feedback, work collaboratively, exhibit effective
social and interpersonal communication skills Resourceful and
innovative in finding solutions to problems Flexible and adapt to
changing business surroundings APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online:
https://ars2.equest.com/?responseid=65b5e204f63e4bb134b96044512305d4
Other: Ap licants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!