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Livestock Production Specialist (Cattle)


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Company Name: CORE STAFF Approximate Salary: Not Specified 
Location: All, South Dakota Country: United States
Industry: Sales Position type: Full Time
Experience level: 2 - 5 years Education level: Bachelor's Degree


ID 11099 Company Web Site: www.landolakesinc.com/careers/default.aspx
Short Description:
Livestock Production Specialist (Cattle)
Long Description:
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Land O’Lakes Inc, is North America’s leading feed company, providing producers, cooperatives and dealers with an extensive line of animal feed, ingredients and services.
Position Purpose: This position will work with the following coops:
North Country Merchantile - Minot, ND
Clark Veterinary Service - Clark, SD
Badger Farmers Coop - Badger, SD
Faulkton Grain and Feed - Faulkton, SD
Diamond W Animal Essentials - Bismark, ND
Professional Management Service
Livestock Specialist, Inc.


This position is responsible for maximizing feed sales volume for the benefit of farmer members. The position will focus on feed sales. Additional responsibilities include: Promotes the sales of Feed Division products to producers on the basis of current sales records, marketing surveys, farmer profiles, marketing plans, advertising development, newsletters and other promotional methods; Increase unit sales and market share by contacting and actively selling to all current and potential customers of the assigned cooperative; Provides necessary product information to producers at assigned accounts; Keeps abreast of current practices, feed and livestock developments, and trends in the area by attending and participating in local area livestock meetings and events, and by reading applicable farm publications and trade magazines; Provides reports as required by the supervisor and cooperative management; Maintains individual producer information on ration and management recommendations.
Required (Basic) Experience & Education B.S. in Animal Science/Ag Business or related field. 3-5 years previous experience with dairy feed rations and consulting highly desired.
Required Competencies & Other Skills Technical orientation; Highly motivated; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Strong leadership, feed sales and organizational skills; Ability to work independently and travel daily.
Percentage of travel 50% or more