Field-Based Feed Sales Intern - Beef & Equine Focus

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentorship

Field-based internship

$22/hr internship benefit

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. invites you to join its Purina Feed Sales Internship program in the Midwest. As an intern, you’ll work with local sales reps and dealer/co-op partners to support customer engagement, growth, and nutrition solutions across beef and equine focus areas.

This is a field-based internship running May–August 2027, with training through Purina Animal Nutrition, mentorship, and hands-on experience in farm visits, customer meetings, and product adoption initiatives.

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 such as beef, dairy, equine, swine, or lifestyle.
• 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

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer facing

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Driver's license

Commuting range

Education

Bachelors degree pursuit (Animal Science/Agribusiness)

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. invites you to join its Purina Feed Sales Internship program in the Midwest. As an intern, you’ll work with local sales reps and dealer/co-op partners to support customer engagement, growth, and nutrition solutions across beef and equine focus areas.

This is a field-based internship running May–August 2027, with training through Purina Animal Nutrition, mentorship, and hands-on experience in farm visits, customer meetings, and product adoption initiatives.