Feed Sales Representative - Cattle
The Feed Sales Representative - Cattle is a remote, field-based sales role focused on supporting and growing the livestock and lifestyle product portfolio, primarily targeting cattle producers. The position involves conducting frequent farm visits to assess and recommend feeding programs, building strong relationships with customers and dealer teams, and driving sales through product knowledge, networking, and educational events. This role requires autonomy, strong communication skills, and a passion for agriculture and animal care within a defined geographic territory.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This remote, field-based Feed Sales Representative — Cattle will manage a defined geographic territory around Chadbourn, NC. You will visit producers and dealers in-person, diagnose feeding programs, recommend feed and nutrition solutions, and grow sales through relationship-building and territory management. This role blends hands-on animal interaction with territory sales execution and marketing support.
- Conduct up to 25 farm or facility visits weekly to evaluate feeding programs and recommend feed and nutrition solutions.
- Call on cattle and small ruminant producers (primary focus: cattle) to develop and improve nutritional programs.
- Manage and grow an assigned book of business from day one; engage existing customers and pursue new prospects.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with dealer/co-op teams, field experts, and commercial partners.
- Plan and lead on-site demonstrations, educational events, and product trials to drive brand awareness and dealer traffic.
- Coordinate product launches, marketing initiatives, and field events with cross-functional teams.
- Record customer interactions and territory activity in CRM (e.g., Salesforce) and use data tools (e.g., Power BI) to inform decisions.
- Operate autonomously in a flexible remote role while collaborating with supervisors and peers for coaching and strategy.
- Travel daily across the assigned territory; occasional overnight travel (approx. 5–10%).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or a related field strongly desired; candidates with pending degrees or proven sales/industry experience will be considered.
- 0–3 years of relevant experience (entry-level to early career).
- Strong interest in livestock care, animal nutrition, and agricultural products.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Customer service or sales support experience preferred.
- Comfortable with on-farm animal evaluations and working outdoors in varied weather.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for territory travel.
Competencies & Other Skills
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and organized with effective time-management.
- Ability to make multiple sales calls per day and manage a territory.
- Public-speaking ability for dealer/customer events and demonstrations.
- Adaptability, integrity, and ability to work in a matrixed organization.
Compensation & Benefits
This sales role is compensated with a mix of base salary plus commission.
- Base salary range: $53,000–$65,000 per year (dependent on experience/tenure).
- Target bonus: $10,000.
- In most cases, hires will be placed near the middle of the salary range.
- Typical benefits for full-time roles may include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, and retirement savings options (benefits vary by client and role).
About the Confidential Client
Confidential Client is an established leader in the agricultural/sales sector serving livestock producers. The organization values farmer-focused solutions, innovation in animal nutrition, and strong dealer partnerships. This role provides an opportunity to join a field sales team focused on delivering technical value and measurable results to producers.
Legal & Compliance Notes
Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with federal and state employment laws. Applicants will not be asked for confidential information by email or unsolicited phone contacts during the process. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify the recruiter if you require assistance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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