Seed Sales Intern
Location: Flexible location within the United State (PA; SD; IN; MI; KS; NE; MN; NY; ND)
Job description
You will:
- Engage in farmer focused project(s) within your territory aligned with Sales District needs and objectives supported by the District Manager and an assigned mentor.
- Develop a general understanding of product and relevant technical knowledge
- Interact and support channel customer relationships in a defined geography
- Identify and analyze customer needs to share with the sales management and marketing organization
- Provide market intelligence and territory opportunity information when identified.
- Interact with channel partners including presentation of products information and promotional materials; For GH business identify potential new seed dealers to engage.
- Manage within budget guidance, accurately report expenses, operate and maintain company vehicle in compliance with policy, track customer interactions, and submit weekly activity reports.
Company Description
We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Commercial team is currently seeking Seed Sales Interns for the summer of 2025. As an intern, you will participate in a curriculum-based, integrated learning opportunity that prepares you to be a leader in territory sales in the agriculture industry. You will work with one of our three premiere brands: GHX, Golden Harvest, or NK Seed.
- Competitive wages (hourly salary range of $21-$40 per hour)
- Ongoing career development resources
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs
Location: Flexible location within the United State (PA; SD; IN; MI; KS; NE; MN; NY; ND)
Qualifications
Experience required:
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline, with a graduation date on or after December 2025
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable moving violations record
- Ability to lead, be self-directed and to work as part of a team
What gives you an advantage?
- First-hand knowledge of farming is a definite asset
- Knowledge of agronomics, general cropping practices, agricultural technology and trends
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead, be self-directed and to work as part of a team
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive wages with performance-based bonus potential
- Company vehicle
- Professional and personal development
- An understanding of career opportunities available at Syngenta that relate to your passion
- Skills, experience, and a professional network to further your career
To apply:
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Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
More positions from: Syngenta Seeds Inc. (USA) Posted from October 30, 2024 until March 3, 2025 SeedQuest reference number: 157281 |