Farm Performance Consultant Intern (Texas)

VAS Dairy Management software • Madison, WI

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About The Position

VAS is seeking a Farm Performance Consultant intern to represent its suite of software products in the US market. This sales and consulting internship includes sales training, on-farm sales experience, on-farm consulting, and close interaction with full-time staff, including support staff and senior leadership. The intern will work and/or may be based out of Texas.

The internship timeline begins in May with goal setting and establishing start and end dates. In June, the intern will attend an in-person orientation with a VAS mentor to learn about Sales, Support, Product, Marketing, and other areas of VAS. During July and August, the intern will work with the VAS FPC team and customers and prospects toward the internship goal. An exit presentation is scheduled for August.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture; preference for dairy, beef, or agricultural communications/sales.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• Self-motivated, aggressive sales and service approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Communication and people skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop personally and professionally.
• Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preference toward a career in the dairy industry upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Learn the VAS suite of software products and accurately communicate their benefits to customers and prospects.
• Work with VAS full-time staff and independently call on customers.
• Represent VAS professionally and in a friendly manner.
• Provide detailed feedback on the summer experience, customer and prospect feedback, and industry needs.
• Complete routine administrative tasks, including weekly reports and expense reports.
• Establish internship goals with a VAS mentor and develop a plan for success.
• Agree with the mentor on a specific focus or project to guide the internship.
• Prepare for and deliver an exit presentation about the internship's successes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed