Purina Farm & Ranch Feed Sales Intern

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Purina Farm & Ranch Feed Sales Intern<div><div><p><span><span>As a Purina Farm & Ranch Feed Sales Intern, you will be working alongside Purina Animal Nutrition Retail Operations Managers with national retailers, such as<span> </span></span><span>Tractor Supply Co</span><span><span> </span>and Regional Farm and Ranch accounts. You can expect 75% travel to visit top accounts, learn sales<span> </span></span><span>strategy</span><span><span> </span>and strive to leave an impact on your assigned territory.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Position Duration:</span></b><span><span><span> </span>May – August 2026</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Location:</span></b><span><span><span> </span></span><span>Virtual</span></span><span> - Illinois, Indiana, or Ohio</span></p><p><span>This is a remote field-based sales position that must be located within the geographic territory of Illinois, Indiana, or Ohio. Candidate must live in close proximity to an airport due to travel requirements for the role.</span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Position Duties:   </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Execute projects to promote Purina to grow<span> </span></span><span>and generate</span><span><span> </span>sales with national retailers such as<span> </span></span><span>Tractor Supply Co</span><span><span> </span>and Regional Farm and Ranch accounts </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Participate in sales calls and<span> </span></span><span>assist</span><span><span> </span>with market <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">analysis/research </span></span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide strategic feedback on product portfolio, generating an increase in<span> </span></span><span>market share</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Qualifications: </span></span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Junior undergraduate pursuing a<span> </span></span><span>B</span><span>achelor's Degree in animal science</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span>agriculture, or business-related field </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to travel up to 75% to visit top accounts </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to lift 50 lbs. and traverse on uneven ground </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Must<span> </span></span><span>possess</span><span><span> </span>a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and have and<span> </span></span><span>maintain</span><span><span> </span>a satisfactory driving record</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Preferred Skills:  </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Previous</span><span><span> </span>sales experience preferred </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent communication, writing and critical thinking skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Manage time and effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Give and receive feedback, work collaboratively,<span> </span></span><span>exhibit</span><span><span> </span>effective social and interpersonal communication skills </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Flexible and able to adapt to changing business surroundings</span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><span><b>Compensation:</b> $22/hr</span></span></p></div></div><p><b>About Land O'Lakes, Inc.</b></p><p></p><p>Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.</p><p><br>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).</p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Neither Land O’Lakes, 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. </p><p> </p><p>Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.</p>

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