Swine Feed Additive Sales

Land O'Lakes; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a remote Sales Account Manager to drive growth for their feed additives. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and have at least 3 years of experience in the commercial livestock industry. This role offers a competitive salary range of $105,040 - $157,560 and requires frequent travel. Join a top workplace that values innovation and well-being.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401k

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in feed additive or animal health account management.
• Proven track record in the commercial livestock industry.

Responsibilities

• Sales growth with assigned accounts and overall Fortiva additives.
• Develop and execute account growth plans.
• Engage in industry-related events to increase product awareness.

Skills

Self-starter and goal-oriented

Strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Experience with Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced Degree (MS, DVM, or Ph.D.)

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Fortiva Additives is seeking a Sales Account Manager. This is a remote / home office role that can be located anywhere in the U.S. Fortiva Additives is creating the next generation of unique, targeted feed additives that improve animal performance, health, and welfare. This position will focus on swine feed additive sales with our large integrators/influencers.

Key responsibilities

• Sales growth with assigned accounts and overall Fortiva additives in all channels
• Develop & execute account growth plans, including sales forecasting and producer meetings and support programs
• Leverage resources, cultivate relationships & grow your networks to identify opportunities to drive Additive sales
• Contribute to the innovation and marketing pipelines by providing customer insights
• Develop a high level of proficiency and competency in nutrition, production management, and selling skills through recommended training and verified by documented sales results
• Collaborate in conducting producer events that promote best practice for additive technologies; including proof field trials that demonstrate product efficacy
• Engage in industry-related events to generate additional awareness for Land O’Lakes Fortiva Additives
• Performs other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or requested

Education & Experience Required

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years’ experience in feed additive or animal health account management in the commercial livestock industry

Education & Experience Preferred

• Advanced Degree (MS Degree, DVM, or Ph.D.) with a focus in Animal Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, or Immunology
• Understanding of the impacts of additives on the health and performance
• Track record of presenting complex technology and concepts in a clear and succinct manner
• Formulation experience

Competencies Required

• Self-starter and goal-oriented with ability to achieve results
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate across functional teams
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a can-do attitude
• Continuous learner with an innovation growth mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and SalesForce

Compensation & Travel

Base Salary: $105,040 - $157,560

Travel: 50%-80%

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About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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Benefits

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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