Sales Agronomist Intern
Summary
Valagro USA is looking for a highly astute, hands on individual who is passionate about the future of Agriculture. If you enjoy learning and have strong interpersonal skills this is an excellent opportunity to build your professional network.
The Technical Sales Field Intern will be exposed to on field trial developments and will play a pivotal role in data gathering, reporting, testing, and monitoring trial applications. The intern will be assigned to a Territory Sales Manager
This is a full-time summer internship; a state Driver’s License is required. Students preparing to graduate or graduating between December 2021 and May 2022 are encouraged to apply.
Location: West Iowa, Central Iowa, Kansas City, Eastern Illinois, Western Indiana
Essential Duties:
- Partner with local dealers to promote Valagro product
- Support the relationship with growers
- Manage group presentations to support technical training
- Responsible for setting up demo trials in partnership with the Technical Sales Manager
- Carry out to yield 15-20 on field demo trials, test, and monitor progress
- Schedule field trips to collect plant and soil samples
- Develop field report analysis based on data collected
- Follow up with the grower, collect feedback
- Support agriculture business, chemical, fertilizer shows/events
- Responsible for delivering and assisting with product application
- Educate growers on nutritional solutions and product application as needed
Internship Benefits
· Introduction to Sales and Marketing functions
· Acquire knowledge on our product lines, nutritional solutions, and application techniques
· Hands on experience with a variety of crops
· Professional development and networking opportunities
· Join our Talent Pipeline for consideration of future opportunities within the organization
Duration: Approx. 3-months