Feed Sales Intern: East Region — Beef & Equine Focus

Land O'Lakes; Washington; On-site; USD 60,614,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Mentorship

Job summary

Land O’Lakes, Inc. offers a field-based Purina Feed Sales Internship in the East Region. You will work with dealers/co-ops to grow customer engagement and drive territory growth while gaining hands-on nutrition solutions experience.

Internship includes training through Purina Animal Nutrition, mentorship, and placements based on dealer needs; May–August 2027 with flexible start/end dates across locations in the East Region.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related field (Junior status preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership in school, academic, and industry related clubs.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in farm environments.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to live within commuting range of assigned dealer/co‑op location.

Responsibilities

• Drive Customer Growth - Partner with a Purina dealer or cooperative to identify opportunities for growth within existing customer accounts.
• Build a New Business Pipeline - Identify, research, and engage prospective customers within a targeted species segment.
• Increase Adoption of Priority Product Solutions - Work with customers and sales teams to identify opportunities for expanded use of key Purina nutrition solutions.
• Identify Market Growth Opportunities - Evaluate local markets, customer trends, and competitive activity to help uncover untapped opportunities within a territory.
• Engage Directly with Producers and Customers - Participate in farm visits, customer meetings, educational events, feed trials, and producer programs.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Communication

Leadership

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science / Agriculture / Agribusiness

Job description

Land O’Lakes, Inc. offers a field-based Purina Feed Sales Internship in the East Region. You will work with dealers/co-ops to grow customer engagement and drive territory growth while gaining hands-on nutrition solutions experience.

Internship includes training through Purina Animal Nutrition, mentorship, and placements based on dealer needs; May–August 2027 with flexible start/end dates across locations in the East Region.