Sales Associate

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

. Participate in a 2-year rotational program with two unique 12-month experiences .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong business development and customer relationship skills within the agriculture industry, leveraging agronomic technologies and insights to enhance customer engagement and product positioning. Capable of effective decision-making and independent work while maintaining excellent communication and time management skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree in AgricultureBusiness Development SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementData Analysis SkillsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Agronomic TechnologiesField Trial TestingCrop ProtectionCrop Nutrient ProductsSeed KnowledgeData InsightsProduct PresentationsSales SkillsYield Potential AnalysisAg Business Knowledge

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProblem SolvingTime ManagementAgility in Market ConditionsIndependent Decision Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Agriculture IndustryCrop/Soil ScienceAgronomyAg Business/SalesCustomer EngagementField Equipment UtilizationTravel FlexibilityRelocation WillingnessPeak Season WorkWeight Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a 2-year rotational program with two unique 12-month experiences
Learn WinField United’s systems, tools and strategies
Utilize the latest agronomic technologies
Enable agricultural customers to position WinField United brands
Build relationships and networks with customers and partners
Develop business development, customer relationship and sales skills with growers and retailers
Learn about WinField United products and services
Utilize field trial testing to uncover yield potential through nutrients, crop protection, and seed
Bring targeted agronomic insights to growers through total acre solutions
Work in a division focused on seed, crop protection, and crop nutrient products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with graduation date of Dec 2026 or May 2027
Interest in pursuing a future career within the agriculture industry with majors in crop/soil science, agronomy, ag business/sales, or any ag related majors
Ability to draw insights from data
Willing to travel 20%-50% of the time, which could include nights and weekends
Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and have/maintain a satisfactory driving record in order to operate a company-assigned vehicle
Must be open to relocation for each rotation assignment
Make effective decisions and can work independently with limited supervision
Interact well with customers, suppliers, employees and management of all levels
Ability to solve and resolve issues quickly and in an effective manner
Create and present informative and educational product presentations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong time management skills and detail oriented
Frequently move, lift and carry boxes, tubs, and tools weighing 50-60 lbs., access and utilize farm equipment, and move or traverse on uneven ground
Willing to work extended hours during peak seasons (overnight travel could be required)
Demonstrate the ability to be agile in changing market conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
PTO
life & disability insurance
education assistance
a 401k
a variety of well-being resources
prorated PTO for most part-time employees
holiday pay for most part-time employees
employee development programs for most part-time employees
prorated education assistance for most part-time employees
a 401(k) for most part-time employees