Sales Intern, Golden Harvest West

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

About The Role

Job Description

At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. As a Golden Harvest Sales 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.

Location: Assigned location within the western corn belt and western United States (Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California)

What will you do as a Seed Sales Intern?

• Work on an identified project 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 including the ability to make proper use recommendations
• Interact and support retail 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 retail channel partners including presentation of products information and promotional materials
• Manage within budget guidance, accurately report expenses, operate and maintain company vehicle in compliance with policy, track customer interactions, and submit weekly activity reports

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 August 15, 2023
• 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 and requirements for pest control
• 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
• Company vehicle
• Professional and personal development designed to prepare you for a Sales Representative role at Syngenta.
• An understanding of career opportunities available at Syngenta that relates to your passion
• Skills, experience, and a professional network to further your career

Additional Information

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.

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