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Land O'Lakes, Inc. · 5 days ago

Sales Operations & Account Specialist

Howard Lake, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$64K/yr - $96K/yr

3+ years exp

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative reimagining the business of food. The Sales Operations & Account Specialist will support the sales team by managing operational processes and engaging in direct customer sales to drive customer satisfaction and business growth.

AgricultureAnimal FeedFood DeliveryFood ProcessingNutrition

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and manage feed order processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with operational schedules

Develop and implement standardized procedures for order tracking, communication, and issue resolution

Monitor and analyze order trends to identify process improvements and efficiency gains

Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions

Actively sell products and services to assigned accounts, ensuring alignment with company goals

Collaborate with the Sales Manager to execute sales strategies and achieve targets

Oversee pricing models and formulation bid preparation in collaboration with the Sales Manager

Maintain and update pricing sheets, bid tracking systems, and nutrition tools to ensure competitive and accurate proposals

Act as a primary liaison for customer inquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses

Manage complaint documentation and resolution processes in alignment with quality assurance standards

Partner with the Quality Manager to maintain QA records, testing logs, and corrective action reports

Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements in all sales operations activities

Prepare internal reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making

Coordinate sales meetings, customer visits, and events to enhance team effectiveness

Maintain accurate customer databases and communication logs

Qualification

Sales operations experienceAccount managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyCRM systems proficiencyOrganizational skillsAnalytical skillsCustomer relationship managementProactive mindsetCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Business, or related field

3+ years of experience in sales operations, account management, or related roles

Proven ability to sell and manage customer relationships effectively

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements

Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to foster strong customer relationships and collaborate across teams

Benefits

A broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best

Company

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Founded in 1921

Minnesota City, Minnesota, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.landolakesinc.com/

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