Ag Sales Intern

Ziegler Caterpillar • Altoona, IA

3d • $17 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ziegler Ag Equipment has an exciting internship opportunity for a motivated, self-starting individual interested in a career in agricultural sales. The Ag Sales Internship role provides hands-on exposure to Ziegler’s Ag Division and offers a structured learning experience across Sales, Parts, Service, Product Support, Marketing, and Technology. Interns will gain foundational product knowledge, participate in customer-facing activities, and support key business functions while exploring a potential long-term career path with Ziegler.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Strong agricultural background or interest in the ag industry.
• Prior sales or customer service experience is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.
• Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills
• Self-motivated, customer-focused, and eager to learn.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
• Willingness to operate equipment for demonstration purposes after training.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand Ziegler’s organizational structure, business units, and internal processes.
• Communicate regularly with your supervisor regarding progress, training needs, and development opportunities.
• Build relationships with employees across Sales, Parts, Service, Product Support, Marketing, and Technology.
• Participate in online and in-person training to develop product knowledge and understanding of Ziegler systems.
• Shadow Sales Representatives and Account Managers during customer visits, sales calls, and equipment demonstrations.
• Develop basic knowledge of Ziegler’s equipment lines, including CAT, FENDT, Massey Ferguson, Gleaner, Brandt, Geringhoff, and used inventory.
• Learn to enter and maintain accurate customer information in the CRM system.
• Observe and participate in branch operations to understand how Parts, Service, and Product Support contribute to customer success.
• Represent Ziegler professionally in all interactions with customers and employees.
• Assist with trade shows, field days, and company events, including setup, tear-down, and attendee engagement.
• Learn the fundamentals of prospecting, lead follow-up, pricing strategy, and team selling.
• Complete an assigned project or business-need-based assignment, such as market research, customer segmentation, competitive analysis, or process improvement. Intern will present findings to our Ag leadership at the end of the internship.
• Make supervised customer calls and log activities in CRM.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and commitment to professional development.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
• HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP
• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
• Fitness membership discount
• Education Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED