Apply on Employer Site

Land O'Lakes Venture37 · 4 days ago

Purina Farm & Ranch Feed Sales Intern

Chicago, IL (USA)

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$22/hr - $22/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Land O'Lakes Venture37 is part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. They are seeking a Purina Farm & Ranch Feed Sales Intern to work alongside Retail Operations Managers, focusing on promoting sales strategies and generating sales with national retailers and regional accounts.

AgricultureAgTechMarketingTrading Platform

Responsibilities

Execute projects to promote Purina to grow and generate sales with national retailers such as Tractor Supply Co and Regional Farm and Ranch accounts

Participate in sales calls and assist with market analysis/research

Provide strategic feedback on product portfolio, generating an increase in market share

Qualification

Animal scienceSales experienceCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTime managementProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

Junior undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in animal science, agriculture, or business-related field

Ability to travel up to 75% to visit top accounts

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and traverse on uneven ground

Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record

Preferred

Previous sales experience preferred

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 able to adapt to changing business surroundings

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Life & disability insurance

Education assistance

A 401k

A variety of well-being resources

Company

Land O'Lakes Venture37

Land O'Lakes Venture37 provides agricultural system development initiatives with market insights and technological knowledge.

Founded in 1921

Arden, North Carolina, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.landolakesventure37.org

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Britta Hansen

Manager, Strategic Growth and Partnerships

Giselle Aris

Group Director, Strategic Growth and Partnerships

Recent News

South Africa Today

Big US-funded chicken project shuts down in Lesotho

2025-05-29

Company data provided by crunchbase