Position Purpose: The WinField United Associate Program is a 2-year rotational program, offering two unique 12-month experiences with the opportunity to learn our system, tools and strategies. Upon successful completion of the Associate Program, candidates will have the opportunity to apply to open positions within WinField United.
Experience in the rotations will allow Associates to gain knowledge in utilizing the latest agronomic technologies, as well as enable our ag customers to position brands on behalf of WinField United and gain experience building relationships and networks at both levels. Additional opportunities will be offered to gain knowledge in a unique array of strategies to help our entire system succeed within a partnered relationship.
Sales - South Dakota Territory
Sales Associates will be placed in a division that focuses on total acre solutions using top-performing seed, crop protection, and crop nutrient products. This rotation will build upon your previous agronomy work experience by engaging with growers and retailers on business development skills and customer relationship and sales skills while learning about the WinField United products and services. You will also utilize field trial testing to uncover yield potential through nutrients, crop protection, and seed to bring targeted insights to growers via total acre solution.
Experience-Education (Required):
- Bachelor’s degree with graduation date of Dec 2025 or May 2026
- Interest in pursuing a future career within the agriculture industry
- 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
Competencies-Skills (Required):
- 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 r 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
Start Dates: January 2026 or June 2026
Salary for this position is $66,000
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.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
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