Purina Sales Specialist – Horse & Cattle

Focus on animal nutrition/feed sales in the North Carolina and Southern Va. territory. In this role, you will work in partnership with member cooperatives, independent dealers, and end user customers to help increase feed sales with a focus on assisting customers in achieving improved production/profitability in their operations using Purina feed programs and products. This role will focus on increasing market share through the use and sale of proprietary technologies and products along with their knowledge of animal nutrition. Responsibilities include: Conduct targeted prospect calls to develop new and existing business growth; actively call on Horse, Cattle, Sheep, Goat and Show animal owners to evaluate existing feeding programs and recommend and assist them with their feeding programs. Analyze sales data of each assigned dealer/coop to determine and track growth, inspect areas that are underperforming & develop appropriate action plans to grow their Purina feed business. Success in this position requires cold calling, high internal drive, a natural ability for relationship building, public speaking aptitude, and leadership in a team environment