Calling on animal owners of primarily horses 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

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 for equine in the market
Candidate should have an understanding of equine husbandry, current management practices, and nutritional guidelines
Competent in providing accurate feeding and management recommendations
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 Cattle.

Feed Sales Representative

Key skills