Turf & Ornamental Sales Intern (Walla Walla, WA)
About The Position
Our Summer Internship Program (PLOT) offers an opportunity to gain meaningful experience in Professional Products Sales while building the foundation for a successful career. During this 12-week program, you'll learn from industry professionals, tackle real-world projects, and develop working knowledge of customer relationship management, business development, sales strategy, and the professional products industry. You'll have the opportunity to present your internship learnings directly to leadership. This is more than just an internship. It's your chance to make a real impact, build professional knowledge, and sharpen your abilities in a dynamic, results-driven environment. Successful completion of the PLOT program can also earn you a scholarship between $1,000 and $3,000. As a Wilbur-Ellis Professional Products Sales Intern, you'll gain experience in customer engagement, sales support, territory management, and business development activities. You'll work alongside experienced sales professionals to understand how customer relationships are built and maintained while supporting initiatives that drive growth and deliver value to customers. Responsibilities may include participating in customer visits, conducting market and competitive research, assisting with sales planning and account management activities, analyzing customer and sales data, supporting product positioning efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities that enhance customer success and business performance. You'll have the opportunity to share your ideas, contribute innovative solutions, and gain firsthand experience in a sales-driven environment. At the conclusion of your internship, you'll prepare and present a final PowerPoint presentation highlighting your project work, key learnings, and overall experience.
Requirements
- College student pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, or a related field
- Interest in sales and business development
- Strong communication skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn
- Self-starter who is eager to contribute ideas and collaborate with others
Responsibilities
- Participating in customer visits
- Conducting market and competitive research
- Assisting with sales planning and account management activities
- Analyzing customer and sales data
- Supporting product positioning efforts
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities that enhance customer success and business performance
- Prepare and present a final PowerPoint presentation highlighting project work, key learnings, and overall experience
Benefits
- Skill development and training
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Tradition of promoting from within
- Supportive, people-first work environment
- Scholarship between $1,000 and $3,000 upon successful completion of the PLOT program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
