Cattle Buyer Field Marketing Representative

SANDHILLS PUBLISHING; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural firm in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Cattle Buyer Field Marketing Representative. This role involves identifying commercial feeder cattle buyers and building relationships to facilitate cattle procurement through specified products. Key qualifications include knowledge of the cattle and feedlot sector, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position requires travel and offers a regular 4.5 day work week.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the cattle and feedlot industry required.
• Stable and progressive work history.
• Flexibility and openness to change.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail oriented with analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify large commercial feeder cattle buyers within the feedlot sector.
• Educate buyers on procuring feeder cattle through our products.
• Handle customer communications via calls and emails.
• Travel across North America to educate customers; travel expenses covered.
• Based out of Lincoln, NE; report to local office when not in the field.
• Collaborate with team to support websites and publications.

Skills

Knowledge of the cattle and feedlot industry

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Detail-oriented with analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associates or Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Basic computer word processing programs

Spreadsheet programs

Job description

Career & Internships - Sales & Marketing

• Cattle Buyer Field Marketing Representative

Cattle Buyer Field Marketing Representative

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the cattle and feedlot industry required


• Ability to travel both air and surface -- valid driver’s license required


• Comparable experience or Associates or Bachelor Degree preferred in Business Administration, Agribusiness, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing or other related field.


• Stable and progressive work history


• Experience with basic computer word processing & spreadsheet programs


• Excellent oral and written communication skills and negotiation skills both in person and on the phone


• Ability to gain knowledge of the products and customers within the industries we serve


• Professional appearance and demeanor


• Flexible and open to change


• Results oriented


• Able to work independently and communicate within a team environment


• Detail oriented with analytical skills


• In Office Position. 4.5 day regular work week. Ability to commute daily to local office is required.


• Able to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• The Cattle Buyer Field Marketing Representative’s primary objective will be to identify large commercial feeder cattle buyers within the feedlot sector.


• Build relationships and educate these buyers on their ability to procure feeder cattle through our products including LivestockMarket.com as well as market finished cattle.


• Handle in-person meetings, as well as in-bound and outbound customer calls and email communications with those customers.


• Sell opportunities for feedlots to market cattle on LivestockMarket.com and AuctionTime.com.


• Travel across North America to feedlots to educate customers in person. Travel expenses are covered per Sandhills Global travel policy.


• Based out of Lincoln, NE and report to that office when not in the field.


• Gather information on trade shows and industry meetings. Research the livestock industry and the proper way to list information on our site, and provide feedback from the industry.


• Work as a team to help ensure the success of the websites and publications. Assume other duties as assigned.

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