Farm Performance Consultant Intern (Wisconsin)

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 may work and/or be based in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, or South Dakota.

The internship timeline includes setting goals and establishing start and end dates in May; attending in-person orientation with a VAS mentor in June to learn about Sales, Support, Product, Marketing, and other areas; working with the VAS FPC team and customers and prospects in July and August toward the internship goal; and delivering an exit presentation in August. The intern will establish goals and agree on a specific focus or project with their mentor.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• Self-motivated, 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.
• Ability and willingness to perform sales and service work.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for a career in the dairy industry upon graduation.
• Preference for a degree focus in dairy, beef, or agricultural communications/sales.

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 about 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 agree on a specific focus or project.
• Prepare and deliver an exit presentation on the internship's successes.

What This Job Offers

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