Job Description
Feed Consultant (Sales) –
Description
Dakotaland Feeds, LLC is a livestock feed manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Huron, South Dakota, that also operates four company owned retail locations. The company manufactures and distributes dry and liquid feeds, minerals, tubs, and other feed products and merchandises co-products from surrounding ethanol plants. Dakotaland Feeds, LLC strives to achieve the most efficient methods to distribute livestock feed throughout geography served by its cooperative owners. The key to the company’s success is its superior customer service oriented sales and support staff who go the extra mile to serve the needs of its farmer-producers and dealer partners.
Position Purpose:
Dakotaland Feeds is in search of a Feed Consultant to establish solid relationships with current and prospective customers to grow the feed business in North Central South Dakota. The applicant must have strong social skills and can work independently with drive and passion to grow business. As a Feed Consultant you will be accountable to develop rations that best fit the customers operation, along with building relationships and growing the business.
Qualifications
Experience-Education:
Bachelor’s or Technical degree in Animal Science, Ag Business or related field with relevant experience.
Competencies-Skills (Required):
-Strong computer and written communication skills
-Ability to communicate with a variety of people & personalities
-Must be able to make quick decisions on the spot & support those decisions to your peers, employees, and leadership
-Ability to consistently meet deadlines
-Ability to manage multiple projects & multi-task with ease
-Must be detail oriented and have excellent follow through
-Results orientation with track record of successful achievements
-Active listening skills are a must
-Ability to influence a positive employee environment
-Clean Driving Record and ability to work safely
Experience-Education (Preferred):
Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or relevant experience
Experience in sales and or feed manufacturing.
Competencies-Skills (Preferred):
Farm and livestock experience or background
Dakotaland Feed LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Dakotaland Feed LLC enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Primary Location: US-South Dakota
Job Function: Sales
Organization: Dakotaland Feed LLC.
Shift: Days
Job Type: Salaried Exempt
Travel: Yes
Posting Date: Until Filled