Seeds Sales Intern

Syngenta Group•Chicago, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet. Syngenta's Sales Team is seeking a Seeds Sales Intern. This internship role will participate in a curriculum-based, integrated learning opportunity that prepares you to be a leader in territory sales in the agriculture industry. You will work with one of our two premier brands: Golden Harvest or NK Seed. As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and the student must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline, with a graduation date on or after December 2026.
A valid driver’s license and an acceptable moving violations record.
Ability to lead, be self-directed, and work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

First-hand knowledge of farming is a definite asset.
Knowledge of agronomics, general cropping practices, agricultural technology, and trends.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comprising strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead, be self-directed, and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Engage in farmer-focused project(s) within your territory, aligned with Sales District needs and objectives, supported by the District Manager and an assigned mentor.
Develop a general understanding of seed products and relevant technical knowledge.
Interact with and support channel customer relationships in a defined geography.
Identify and analyze customer needs to share with the Sales Management and Marketing organizations.
Provide market intelligence and territory opportunity information when identified.
Interact with channel partners, such as presenting product information and promotional materials; for GH business, identify potential new seed dealers to engage.
Manage within budget guidance, accurately report expenses, operate and maintain a company vehicle in compliance with policy, track customer interactions, and submit weekly activity reports.