Agronomy Sales Internship

AgState•Albert City, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AgState is offering a 12-week paid internship for qualified and motivated individuals pursuing a degree in an Ag-related field. This internship provides hands-on education and real-world experience in the agronomy business, focusing on customer interaction, crop production science, and management/operation viewpoints. Interns will work on special projects within a team atmosphere committed to safety and excellent customer service, with opportunities to develop valuable soft skills.

Requirements

Pursuing an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in an Ag related field with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above.
Have a passion for agriculture!
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. from the floor to minimum height of 36”.
Work overtime as required.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Comply with all AgState safety policies by working in a safe and efficient manner.
Conduct trials in the areas of agronomy, precision farming corn and soybeans.
Assist agronomy team in scouting fields and customer service calls.
Analyze insect crop protection methods, fertilizer applications, insect management, etc.
Learn retail agronomy business, management viewpoints, and attend sales meetings.
Assist coordination of seed plots for grower plot days.
Work with Agronomy Regional Business Leader on special projects.
Responsible for an overall assigned sales/research project in conjunction with all corporate research initiatives including but not limited to taking pictures, sampling, and gathering data.
Present findings to AgState agronomy sales group at completion of project.
Attend meetings (sales meetings, training events, marketing meetings, and leadership meetings).
Assigned an agronomy project and present results at the end of your internship.
Other duties as assigned.