Swine Feed Sales Intern

• Farmers Cooperative Society - Sioux Center, IA (Species: Swine)

 Position Duties:   

• Execute projects to promote Purina to grow and maintain a customer base and generate sales of targeted animal nutrition products.  
• Participate in farm calls and market surveys with producers and following through to see that their needs are met.  
• Assist with market analysis/research to identify current customers and help grow current customer base. 

• Plan events for customers to learn more about Purina products (customer appreciation day, fitting & showing clinics, open houses, etc.)  
• Develop in-store selling skills, assist walk-in customers with their needs and learn how to efficiently take customer over-the-phone feed orders.  

 Position Competencies and Qualifications: 

• Pursuing an animal science, agriculture, or business-related bachelor’s degree preferred with sophomore, junior or senior status 

• Understanding of animal husbandry, management practices, nutritional guidelines, and industry knowledge 
• Strong interpersonal communication ability, excellent organizational and time management skills. Previous sales experience preferred 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and traverse on uneven ground 
• Possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record 
• Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.  

• Excellent communication, writing and critical thinking skills 
• Manage time and effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks  
• Give and receive feedback, work collaboratively, exhibit effective social and interpersonal communication skills 
• Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems 

• Flexible and adapt to changing business surroundings 

Education & Experience:

• Currently attending a college/vocational school, with area of study in agriculture or related field.

Work Environment: 

This position is based in a fast-paced agricultural setting and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibrations.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles.  The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally may be loud.  PPE will be provided and must be utilized according to safety standards.  Typical working hours are based on customer and organizational demand; hours may be long, irregular and including weekends and holidays during peak season.

Physical Demands:

While performing job functions the employee will be required to talk and hear most of the time.  The employee will spend frequent intervals moving and sitting, while also needing to reach, bend, twist, crawl, crouch, stoop or kneel.   The employee will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and maneuver on and off a mobile equipment.   The physicality of this job is low.     

*FCS job descriptions are a representation of a job requirements knowledge, skills and abilities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.