Regional Livestock Representative

Location

Omaha, Nebraska Area (Preferred) | Remote / Field-Based | Travel Required

Territory

Nebraska and Iowa primarily, with travel throughout South Dakota, Missouri, Illinois, and surrounding states as needed.

About Cattle Marketing Services

Cattle Marketing Services (CMS) is an established livestock marketing company headquartered in Amarillo, Texas. Through CMS Livestock Auction and direct cattle marketing, we connect cattle producers and buyers across the United States.

For more than 25 years, CMS has built its business on trusted relationships, industry expertise, and a commitment to providing producers and buyers with competitive marketing opportunities and exceptional customer service. Each month, thousands of head of cattle are marketed through our platforms, connecting cattle producers with buyers nationwide.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced livestock professional to help expand our consignor and buyer network throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and the surrounding Midwest region. This is an opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of CMS while representing a company committed to integrity, long-term relationships, and dependable service.

Our mission is to provide producers and buyers with a transparent, competitive marketplace backed by exceptional customer service, industry expertise, and innovative marketing strategies. 

Position Summary

Cattle Marketing Services is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Livestock Marketing Representative to develop new business and strengthen customer relationships throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and surrounding states. 

We are looking for someone with proven experience in the cattle industry who can build relationships, generate consignments, develop buyer participation, and support the continued growth of the CMS brand.

The primary focus of this position will be developing new consignor and buyer relationships while maintaining and strengthening existing customer relationships throughout the region.

The ideal candidate has an established background in the cattle industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with cattle producers, feedyards, dairies, and livestock buyers.

This is a field-based position requiring regular travel throughout the territory. The individual will spend significant time visiting customers, identifying marketing opportunities, attending cattle deliveries, and representing CMS throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

Buyer Development & Relations

• Develop and maintain relationships with cattle buyers, feedyards, backgrounders, stocker operators, and other livestock purchasers
• Recruit new buyers and expand participation in CMS Livestock Auction
• Communicate upcoming auctions, available cattle offerings, and market opportunities to prospective and existing buyers
• Understand buyer needs and purchasing preferences to help connect buyers with suitable cattle offerings
• Maintain consistent communication with buyers to encourage continued participation and long-term relationships

Consignor Development & Business Growth

• Identify, recruit, and develop new cattle consignors throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and surrounding states
• Build and maintain relationships with cattle producers, ranchers, dairies, calf ranches, stocker operators, feedyards, and industry partners
• Generate new consignments and increase cattle volume marketed through CMS Livestock Auction

Customer Service & Cattle Deliveries

• Attend cattle deliveries as needed to represent CMS and assist with the shipping process
• Help coordinate communication regarding delivery dates, load schedules, and shipping arrangements between parties
• Serve as a point of contact for customers regarding cattle deliveries and transaction-related questions
• Assist in addressing customer concerns and resolving issues professionally

Industry Representation & Market Development

• Represent Cattle Marketing Services and CMS Livestock Auction at industry meetings, trade shows, conventions, and producer events
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to develop new business and maintain customer relationships
• Stay informed about regional cattle markets, industry developments, and emerging marketing opportunities
• Promote the values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, and service that define CMS

Qualifications

Required

• Established professional experience in the cattle industry
• Strong understanding of cattle marketing, feeder cattle, livestock procurement, or cattle feeding operations
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage a multi-state territory
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the region, including overnight travel as needed
• Ability to represent CMS professionally in customer meetings, industry events, and cattle deliveries

Preferred

• Experience in livestock marketing, cattle procurement, livestock auctions, or agricultural sales
• Existing relationships with cattle producers, feedyards, dairies, and livestock buyers throughout Nebraska, Iowa, or surrounding states
• Experience developing new business or managing customer relationships within the livestock industry
• Familiarity with beef-on-dairy cattle, Holstein steers, and native feeder cattle
• Experience evaluating cattle and identifying livestock marketing opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Travel reimbursement
• Cell phone and technology allowance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Remote, field-based working environment
• Opportunity for professional growth within an expanding livestock marketing organization

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, relationship-driven livestock professional who enjoys working directly with cattle producers and buyers. Success in this position requires initiative, industry knowledge, consistent communication, and the ability to develop lasting business relationships.

This position requires regular travel throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and surrounding cattle-producing regions. Candidates should expect to spend a meaningful portion of their time in the field visiting customers, attending deliveries, developing new business opportunities, and representing CMS Livestock Auction.

Join a team dedicated to helping cattle producers and buyers succeed through trusted relationships, transparent marketing, and exceptional service.

National Reach. Personal Service. Trusted Cattle Marketing.

CMS Livestock Auction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Employment may be contingent upon satisfactory reference checks, background screening, motor vehicle record review, and verification of work authorization.