SALES INTERN - Seed North Central Region

HEARTLAND CO-OP • Clive, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship focuses on learning and applying effective sales and marketing skills by collaborating with experienced Heartland Co-op employees. The intern will concentrate on seed sales and crop development, gaining practical experience in the agricultural sales sector.

Requirements

• Must maintain a valid driver's license and commercial insurability at all times.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and the internet.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Leadership - Accepts feedback from others.
• Professionalism – Professional appearance and telephone manner is essential.
• Cost Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.
• Frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, taste or smell.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or Bachelor's Degree in an agricultural related field or working towards a Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of the Regional Seed Advisors and the Seed Sales Manager.
• Engage with vendors and locations regarding seed ordering, delivery, and treatment.
• Collaborate with the agronomy sales team to identify patron needs, develop solutions, and implement programs for strategic growth.
• Collect and evaluate the performance of hybrids and varieties in Heartland Coop seed plots.
• Scout patron fields containing Heartland Coop seed hybrids and varieties.
• Develop solutions for any in-field problems that patrons may encounter.
• Assist in building a strategic marketing plan for the upcoming crop season.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED