Intern - Sales & Marketing

Great Plains Mfg • Salina, KS

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota Company, is currently taking applications for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. These internships will be on-site in the Salina, KS area. Our Summer Interns work full-time from Mid-May to Early-August and earn $20 per hour. Engineering interns enjoy a 4-day work week with a work schedule of Monday to Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Housing is provided for interns who currently reside outside the Salina, KS area. Each of our Summer Interns complete a project with a mentor and supportive peers, allowing them to apply their college knowledge in the workplace and gain practical work experience. We also organize activities during the summer to give you the opportunity to get to know other interns and Great Plains employees through casual events like laser tag, paintball, bowling, and community events.

Requirements

• Current college student enrolled in a 4-year degree program in Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Ag Systems Technology, Engineering, Ag Mechanization or similar discipline, with at least 2 years of courses completed
• Willingness to live within commuting distance of the Salina, KS area for the duration of the Summer
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week) during the Summer
• Ability to travel to any location within the United States; current U.S. Passport helpful, as travel to Canada may also be possible
• Completed at least 30 credit hours by beginning of internship
• Self-motivated with good project management, organization and planning skills
• Ability to communicate plans and information in a concise, effective manner in both verbal and written forms
• Exhibit a willingness to learn
• Critical thinking skills and a positive approach to solving problems
• Team player mindset and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to the Salina, KS area and commute to and from work and activities throughout the Summer
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Skilled and confident in public speaking, including delivering presentations to large audiences
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening test within a week of your first day of employment
• Providing, upon your first day of employment, satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and your completion of an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9

Nice To Haves

• Housing will be provided within a 20-mile radius of your assigned location, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Train with multiple departments of the company to learn various aspects of the business from product inception, production, retail, and after-sales support, as well as Parts, Service, and Warranty Administration departments.
• Perform as an Inside Sales person on the phone offering product information and some technical information to dealers and end users, learning dealership relationship management.
• Assist current Inside Sales staff to coordinate the daily activities of dealer certification program maintenance.
• Collaborate with Territory Managers and Product Specialists to learn the business from the field sales view.
• Assist team members to set-up and work display at Farm Shows.
• Review and validate new design projects through the Stage Gate Development Process with the Product Manager and Sales Agronomist.
• Refine and maintain competitive pricing program and data base with Sales Management team.
• Assist Sales Agronomist with PowerPoint development for use in meetings and distribution to field sales force.
• Occasional travel may be required to visit dealerships or attend trade shows with the sales team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed