Purina Farm & Ranch Feed Sales Intern
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Job Description
Purina Farm & Ranch Feed Sales Intern
As a Purina Farm & Ranch Feed Sales Intern, you will be working alongside Purina Animal Nutrition Retail Operations Managers with national retailers, such as Tractor Supply Co and Regional Farm and Ranch accounts. You can expect 75% travel to visit top accounts, learn sales strategy and strive to leave an impact on your assigned territory.
Position Duration: May- August 2026
Location: Virtual- Illinois, Indiana, or Ohio
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.
Position Duties:
Execute projects to promote Purina to grow and generate sales with national retailers such as Tractor Supply Co and Regional Farm and Ranch accounts
Participate in sales calls and assist with market analysis/research
Provide strategic feedback on product portfolio, generating an increase in market share
Qualifications:
Junior undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in animal science, agriculture, or business-related field
Ability to travel up to 75% to visit top accounts
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and traverse on uneven ground
Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record
Preferred Skills:
Previous sales experience preferred
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 able to adapt to changing business surroundings
Compensation: $22/hr
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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