Merchandise the sale of feed ingredients to customers, as follows:

• Implement sales/marketing plan which will meet the expectations of our client plants.

• Assisting with market information, timing of purchases, coordination of trading between offices and Central Plant purchasing team.

• Provide customers with ingredients at competitive prices and with market information that helps them incorporate their risk management tools. 

• Expand the customer base and look for cross-selling opportunities. 

• Independently exercise good business judgment and discretion in marketing and planning efforts. 

Analyze markets, share information with Merchandisers, customers, and other Purina employees.

• Stay educated about feed ingredient economics at all times and be able to articulate the same to the Ingredient Merchandising team, Central Plant purchasers, and customers/clients.

• Understand and demonstrate ability to implement and abide by risk management procedures.

Required Education and Experience/Knowledge (to be able to perform this job):

• Bachelors degree and 5+years sales experience

• Transportation experience

• Solid communication skills

• Must work well in a team environment

• Understand and comply with our risk management policies.

Salary Range: $79,200 - $118,800. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.