Beef & Equine Feed Sales Intern – Midwest

Farmer Veteran Coalition; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentorship

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. offers a Feed Sales Intern position in the Midwest region, working with Purina dealers and cooperatives to grow customer engagement and drive territory growth.

The role provides field-based experience, hands-on customer interactions, and mentorship from Purina Animal Nutrition experts. You will participate in farm visits, product adoption initiatives, and market analysis to develop selling skills and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related field.
• Strong communication, writing, and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive Customer Growth – partner with a Purina dealer/co-op to identify growth opportunities.
• Build a New Business Pipeline – identify and engage prospective customers in targeted species segments.
• Increase Adoption of Priority Product Solutions – analyze buying patterns and promote Purina nutrition solutions.
• Identify Market Growth Opportunities – evaluate local markets and competitive activity for growth insights.
• Engage Directly with Producers and Customers – participate in farm visits, meetings, events, and feed trials.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Critical thinking

Time management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Sales aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress)

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. offers a Feed Sales Intern position in the Midwest region, working with Purina dealers and cooperatives to grow customer engagement and drive territory growth.

The role provides field-based experience, hands-on customer interactions, and mentorship from Purina Animal Nutrition experts. You will participate in farm visits, product adoption initiatives, and market analysis to develop selling skills and industry knowledge.