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Paid Sick Days

Parking

Prescription Drug Coverage

401K

Childcare

Concierge Services

Employee Referral Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Events

Tuition Reimbursement

Work From Home

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Life Insurance

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FEED

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This role focuses on selling feed and all related products that will optimize the cooperative/dealer's market share and savings, improve the cooperative/dealer's efficiency, and help to achieve the cooperative/dealers mission and goals. Organizing and conducting effective educational meetings/events for 4H clubs, saddle clubs, vets, trainers, lifestyle show clubs, etc. to enhance Purina's brand image, sell product and build store traffic with local co-op/dealer.

Purina Feed Sales - Dairy This position is remote (virtual) and offices from home but must be located within the territory which is centered in Mineral Point, WI.We're hiring a Lifestyle/Livestock Product Specialist to focus primarily on dairy sales with our partner co-op in Mineral Point, WI. This role focuses on selling feed and all related products that will optimize the cooperative/dealer's market share and savings, improve the cooperative/dealer's efficiency, and help to achieve the cooperative/dealers mission and goals.This is a remote (virtual) field-based sales position that must be located within the geographic territory of Mineral Point, WI. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Calling on cattle, horse and small ruminant owners to evaluate existing feeding programs, and to recommend and assist them with their nutritional programs.</li><li>Selling/consulting at the farm gate (up to 25 farm calls per week) with the end goal of selling Purina products and programs and growing sales and market share. This includes developing new prospects and making sales cold calls.</li><li>Organizing and conducting effective educational meetings/events for 4H clubs, saddle clubs, vets, trainers, lifestyle show clubs, etc. to enhance Purina's brand image, sell product and build store traffic with local co-op/dealer.</li></ul> Required Experience/Education: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, related agricultural field. Candidates without Bachelor's degree who possess proven sales and industry experience may be considered.</li><li>Basic command of making nutritional and feeding recommendations to the market.</li><li>Candidate should have an understanding of animal husbandry, current management practices, and nutritional guidelines, general market, and industry knowledge. Work/life experience in management and care of dairy. </li><li>Competent in providing accurate feeding and management recommendations</li><li>Strong computer skills, specifically MS Office, plus the ability to be trained on ration balancing software (HerdSmart), Salesforce etc.</li></ul> Required Competencies & Other Skills: <ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication along with strong organization and time management skills.</li><li>High internal drive, a natural ability for relationship building, and leadership in a team environment.</li><li>Ability and drive to make multiple daily sales calls to customers and prospects operations.</li><li>On farm interaction, in all-weather types at producer facilities for a walk through, and animal evaluations.</li><li>Ability to network in the industry to put producers together to earn additional business and relationships</li><li>Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.</li><li>Solid public speaking skills</li></ul> Preferred Experience & Education: <ul><li>Strong background and previous professional experience with dairy. </li><li>Member of clubs/organizations related to the livestock industry in a leadership position.</li><li>Previous sales experience desired</li></ul> Percentage of travel: 15% overnight travel, in addition to daily travel in the assigned geography.This is a sales role that is compensated with a target mix of base salary plus commission. Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between 59,000-66,000. Commission is driven by individual performance. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Calling on dairy owners to evaluate existing feeding programs, and to recommend and assist them with their nutritional programs.</li><li>Selling/consulting at the farm gate (up to 25 farm calls per week) with the end goal of selling Purina products and programs and growing sales and market share. This includes developing new prospects and making sales cold calls.</li><li>Organizing and conducting effective educational meetings/events for 4H clubs, saddle clubs, vets, trainers, lifestyle show clubs, etc. to enhance Purina's brand image, sell product and build store traffic with local co-op/dealer.</li></ul> Required Experience/Education: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, related agricultural field. Candidates without Bachelor's degree who possess proven sales and industry experience may be considered.</li><li>Basic command of making nutritional and feeding recommendations to dairy in the market.</li><li>Candidate should have an understanding of animal husbandry, current management practices, and nutritional guidelines, general market, and industry knowledge. Work/life experience in management and care of dairy </li><li>Competent in providing accurate feeding and management recommendations</li><li>Strong computer skills, specifically MS Office, plus the ability to be trained on ration balancing software (HerdSmart), Salesforce etc.</li></ul> Required Competencies & Other Skills: <ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication along with strong organization and time management skills.</li><li>High internal drive, a natural ability for relationship building, and leadership in a team environment.</li><li>Ability and drive to make multiple daily sales calls to customers and prospects operations.</li><li>On farm interaction, in all-weather types at producer facilities for a walk through, and animal evaluations.</li><li>Ability to network in the industry to put producers together to earn additional business and relationships</li><li>Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.</li><li>Solid public speaking skills</li></ul> Preferred Experience & Education: <ul><li>Strong background and previous professional experience with dairy .</li><li>Member of clubs/organizations related to the livestock industry in a leadership position.</li><li>Previous sales experience desired</li></ul> Percentage of travel: - 15% overnight travel, in addition to daily travel in the assigned geography.The salary range for this role is between $53,000 -- $72,500. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges .Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities. About Land O'Lakes, Inc.Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.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.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.

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Purina Feed Sales - Dairy

Agricultural Science

Animal Husbandry

Brand Marketing (Branding)

Cold Calling Skills

Computer Skills

Dietary Management

Geography

Insurance

Leadership

Legal

Lift/Move 50 Pounds

LinkedIn

Market Share

Microsoft Office

Partner Sales

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Program Evaluation

Sales

Sales Prospecting

Salesforce.com

Team Lead/Manager

Time Management

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Primary accountability involves leading a team of three direct reports in achieving S&I core objectives related to volume, revenue, profitability, and project adoption by aligning with cross-functional partners on development, forecasting, production planning, and inventory strategies. This role focuses on positioning Land O'Lakes as the preferred provider of dairy flavor solutions within the ingredient space and leads the team to deliver on evolving consumer and customer needs.

Dairy Ingredients Sales ManagerDairy Ingredients Sales Manager is based in Arden Hills, MNSeeking a Sales Manager to lead the Seasonings & Ingredients (S&I) core sales team. This position combines strategic account management with leadership of a high-performing sales team to achieve value-added ingredient business objectives. This role focuses on positioning Land O'Lakes as the preferred provider of dairy flavor solutions within the ingredient space and leads the team to deliver on evolving consumer and customer needs. Success requires close collaboration with Marketing on strategic planning and with R&D to drive innovation and deliver customer values.Position Description:The sales manager plays a key role through sales team leadership, account management, and business strategy. Primary accountability involves leading a team of three direct reports in achieving S&I core objectives related to volume, revenue, profitability, and project adoption by aligning with cross-functional partners on development, forecasting, production planning, and inventory strategies. This role oversees the development of long-term sales engagement plans and customer segmentation, ensuring the commercial pipeline remains robust and prioritized.In addition to sales team leadership, this role holds direct account management and new business development responsibilities for key strategic enterprise customer(s). This role owns the customer relationship and is responsible for cultivating a long-term partnership and advancing projects forward. By cultivating senior-level stakeholder relationships, the role positions the organization as a premier dairy ingredient partner.The sales manager is part of the S&I leadership team, helping to drive business growth by shaping customer strategies and delivering market insights that influence strategic decisions. The role fosters a customer-first culture to ensure alignment across all levels of the organization. Furthermore, the sales manager represents the organization within the broader industry, participating in SNAC leadership conferences and trade shows.Competencies and Skills: <ul><li>Exceptional interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Proven ability to partner and collaborate driving innovation and sound decision making</li><li>Results leadership with strong ownership to delivery of plan</li><li>Ability to inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team</li><li>Proven experience in customer-facing roles developing custom solutions and driving business growth</li><li>Strong business acumen, understands the organizational impact of sales decisions</li><li>Analytic problem solving skills</li><li>Strong negotiation skills</li></ul>Experience and and Education: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience</li><li>10 plus years in food sales, with a focus on B2B business - required</li><li>7 plus years of experience developing strategic customer business relationships - required</li><li>7 plus years of experience forming and leading cross-functional teams with demonstrated business results - required</li><li>4 plus years of experience leading team of direct reports - required</li><li>Ability to travel domestically and internationally (LTAM) - required</li><li>Custom solutions business model experience - preferred</li><li>Working knowledge of dairy industry/products - preferred</li><li>Experience with risk management tools - preferred</li><li>New business value added sales - preferred</li></ul>Salary range: $123,920 - $185,880 (in most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges)About Land O'Lakes, Inc.Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. 

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Dairy Ingredients Sales Manager

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B2B eCommerce

Business Development

Business Growth

Business Model

Business Skills

Business Strategy

Coaching

Communication Skills

Conferences

Cross-Functional

Customer Relations

Diversity

Establish Priorities

Forecasting

Interpersonal Skills

Inventory Planning

Market Segmentation

Marketing Plan

Marketing Strategy

Negotiation Skills

People Management

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Production Planning

Profit & Loss

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Risk Management

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Sales Pipeline

Strategic Accounts

Strategic Planning

Trade Shows

eCommerce

Product Owner, Dairy Foods Plant AutomationWe are seeking a strategic and visionary Product Owner to lead the Dairy Foods Plant Automation team, responsible for delivering integrated technology solutions across Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) domains. This role plays a critical part in shaping and delivering on the Digital Manufacturing roadmap for Dairy manufacturing operations, driving innovation, efficiency, and operational reliability across the network.

Product Owner, Dairy Foods Plant AutomationWe are seeking a strategic and visionary Product Owner to lead the Dairy Foods Plant Automation team, responsible for delivering integrated technology solutions across Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) domains. This role plays a critical part in shaping and delivering on the Digital Manufacturing roadmap for Dairy manufacturing operations, driving innovation, efficiency, and operational reliability across the network. The Product Owner will be responsible for managing and developing a team of engineers focused on the design, development and implementation of digital manufacturing systems.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Team Development <ul><li>Lead and develop a high-performing team of automation and digital engineers that span OT and IT disciplines.</li><li>Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>Strategic Planning & Execution <ul><li>Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Technology to establish a strategic digital roadmap for Dairy manufacturing that aligns with enterprise goals and plant-level needs.</li><li>Apply an agile mindset to digital manufacturing initiatives, balancing speed, quality and value delivery.</li><li>Leverage internal and external partnerships to oversee design, deployment, and lifecycle management of digital manufacturing systems (automation, SCADA, IIoT platforms, and other plant floor technology solutions).</li><li>Ensure robust cybersecurity, data integrity, and compliance across OT/IT domains.</li><li>Champion the use of data and analytics to improve plant reliability and optimize production processes.</li></ul>Required Qualifications: <ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.</li><li>7+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, digital engineering, or related disciplines.</li><li>Proven leadership experience managing technical teams.</li><li>Deep understanding of OT systems (PLC, SCADA, MES) and IT infrastructure (networks, cloud, cybersecurity).</li><li>Strong strategic thinking, product management, and change leadership skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to be onsite at Dairy Manufacturing facilities</li></ul>Preferred Skills: <ul><li>Experience with intelligent manufacturing systems that leverage data, analytics and AI.</li><li>Certifications in Agile Methodology (SCRUM), PMP, Six Sigma, or relevant automation platforms.</li></ul> This role can be based in Arden Hills, MN (preferred) or Virtual. Salary Range: $142,160 - $213,240 . In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.About Land O'Lakes, Inc.Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. 

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Automation

Cloud Computing

Computer Science

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Data Quality

Information Technology & Information Systems

Internet Security

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Automation

Manufacturing Management

Manufacturing Operations

Manufacturing Systems

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Product Management

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

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Scrum Project Management and Software Development

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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

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Team Building

Technical Delivery

Technical Leadership

Technical Operations

Dairy Technical Sales SpecialistThe Dairy Technical Sales Specialist provides technical expertise and support within an assigned sales region, working directly with the sales team and customers. Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.

Dairy Technical Sales SpecialistThe Dairy Technical Sales Specialist provides technical expertise and support within an assigned sales region, working directly with the sales team and customers. The specialist will work closely with multiple departments, including the Regional Sales Directors and Sales team, marketing, customer service, and R&D, to ensure the highest standards of technical excellence and customer satisfaction. Territory is the North Central Division (MN, Eastern SD, Northern IA) Key Responsibilities: Engages in technical support of direct selling activities (80%): <ul><li> Provides farmgate Sales support including nutritional and animal management consultations to drive growth aligned to business strategies. Partners with sales and key dealers to call on large accounts. Collaborates with Area Sales Manager and Sales Specialists to meet sales goals. </li><li> Interfaces with industry associations, vendors, and competitors to stay informed about research, market trends, and industry developments. </li><li> Gathers and analyzes technical market data to support strategic decision-making </li><li> Creates content and delivers technical sales presentations at live events, VIP meetings, podcasts, expos, dealer/sales meetings, and conferences. </li></ul> Collaborates with Marketing department to share expertise (10%): <ul><li> Influences and supports development and execution of marketing strategies and tactics </li><li> Shares dairy technical expertise across the organization including editorial reviews and technical design and content of marketing materials. </li><li> Helps translate product science into language that resonates with consumers. </li><li> Responds to technical customer inquiries. </li></ul> Collaborates with Research department to support service and new product launches (10%): <ul><li> Provides technical writing skills and knowledge for reports and recommendations. </li><li> Provides technical insights to product applications and product development. </li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li> PhD with 5-9 years of experience preferred, Master's degree with 10+ years field experience </li><li> Dairy industry acumen and ability to work effectively within diverse industry segments. </li><li> Strong technical knowledge of species nutritional requirements and management. </li><li> Excellent communication skills, including presentation and technical writing abilities. </li><li> Experience providing customer-facing technical support and training. </li><li> Ability to translate complex science into practical, customer-friendly applications. </li><li> Collaborative approach with demonstrated ability to work across departments. </li></ul> Additional Information: <ul><li> Travel up to 80% of the time. This role is remote and requires travel, living within the area is necessary. </li></ul>Compensation This is a sales role that is compensated with a target mix of base salary plus commission. Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between: $114,000 - $140,000Target bonus is: Thirty Thousand In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges. About Land O'Lakes, Inc.Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.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.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.

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Product Owner, Dairy Foods Plant Automation Land O'Lakes Inc.

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