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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for ruminant sales manager in the United States is $75,848.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Ruminant Sales Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the sales of products and services related to ruminant animals, such as cattle, sheep, and goats. They manage client relationships, develop sales strategies, and ensure that customer needs are met with appropriate animal nutrition, health, or equipment solutions. Their role often involves coordinating with veterinarians, producers, and internal teams to achieve sales targets and provide technical support. Strong knowledge of animal science and the livestock industry is essential for this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a ruminant sales manager?

To thrive as a Ruminant Sales Manager, you need a solid background in animal science, sales experience, and in-depth knowledge of ruminant nutrition and husbandry, often supported by a related degree. Familiarity with CRM software, sales analytics tools, and industry-specific product lines is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, negotiation ability, and problem-solving aptitude help build lasting client relationships and drive business growth. These skills are crucial for effectively connecting with clients, understanding their needs, and achieving sales targets in a competitive agricultural market.

What are the typical challenges faced by a ruminant sales manager when building and maintaining client relationships?

Ruminant Sales Managers often encounter challenges such as adapting to the evolving needs of livestock producers, understanding diverse farm operations, and staying up to date with advancements in animal nutrition and health products. Building trust with clients requires not just strong product knowledge but also the ability to provide tailored solutions and ongoing support. Additionally, effective communication with both internal technical teams and external customers is crucial for addressing concerns and seizing new business opportunities.

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Sales Account Manager - Additives

Arden Hills, MN • Remote

Land O'Lakes
Agriculture • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Drive growth within large dairy and feedlot accounts by expanding additive adoption and focusing on measurable performance outcomes.

  • Develop and execute account strategies in collaboration with nutritionists and production teams, aligning solutions with herd goals and economic drivers.

  • Lead technical discussions, producer meetings, and industry events to promote additive technologies and reinforce best practices.

Land O'Lakes rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Sales Account Manager - Additives

Fortiva Additives is seeking a high-impact Sales Account Manager – Ruminant to drive growth within large commercial dairies and feedlot operations across the Mid-West United States. This role will focus on delivering science-backed feed additive solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong nutrition and production system knowledge, with the ability to influence consulting nutritionists, veterinarians, and large-scale producers. This individual will translate technical data into clear economic value, positioning Fortiva as a trusted partner in optimizing herd performance and profitability.

Responsibiliites:

Drive Growth in Large Dairy & Feedlot Accounts, and influence key decision makers

  • Achieve sales targets by expanding additive adoption within high-volume dairies and commercial feedyards, focusing on measurable performance outcomes (e.g., milk yield, components, ADG, feed efficiency).

Lead Strategic, Nutritionist-Aligned Account Plans

  • Develop and execute account strategies in partnership with consulting nutritionists and production teams, aligning solutions to ration strategies, herd goals, and economic drivers (e.g., IOFC, cost of gain).

Provide Market Intelligence & Customer Insights

  • Capture and communicate insights on ration trends, ingredient economics, health challenges, and customer needs to inform innovation and portfolio strategy

Execute Producer & Nutritionist Engagement

  • Lead technical discussions, producer meetings, and educational events that reinforce best practices and drive adoption of additive technologies.
  • Participate in dairy and beef industry events, nutritionist meetings, and trade associations to strengthen brand presence and expand networks.
  • Expected to help continue growth of ruminant sales by 5% over the next 12 months.

Required Experience/Knowledge/Skills:  

  • PhD in Animal Science, Dairy Science is highly preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in ruminant nutrition, feed additives, animal health, or livestock sales, with exposure to commercial dairy or feedlot systems.
  • Demonstrated success working with large accounts and/or nutritionist-led sales environments.
  • Direct experience with large-scale dairies or commercial feedywards preferred, with strong understanding of dairy production and/ or feedlot performance metrics. Experience with ration formulation and additive inclusion strategies beneficial to success in this role.
  • Travel 50-80%. The role is remote and location is open to Western US.

Compensation:

  • This is a sales role that is compensated with a target mix of base salary plus commission.
  • Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between: $123,920 - $185,880
  • Target bonus is: Forty Thousand
  • In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

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About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.


Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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Join our team and be a part of a 100-year-old farmer- and retailer-owned cooperative that is actively shaping the future of the global food and agriculture industry.

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5,001 - 10,000 Employees

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