Livestock feed Sales Rep

Job Description
If you  enjoy selling products and supplies in the agriculture sector than this career may be for you. Livestock feed sales representatives market a manufacturer’s feed products to potential buyers such as farmers, feed specialists and other retailers. The work involves visiting, pitching and advising customers on prices and best deals for their products. Feed sales reps may focus on particular markets such as feeds for diary, pigs, poultry or in the the equine markets. Feed sales reps need to constantly update themselves on their product and have a good understanding of the nutritional value of their feeds for their customers. Feed sellers need to build product territory, know their competitors and be able to competitively win orders through price matching, offering discounts or other means of persuading customers to remain loyal to their product brand. Sales reps are often paid a basic plus commission and may be required to travel extensively meeting current and potentially new customers as well as providing training and product advice.

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