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Intern - Agriculture Sales, Full-time, Seasonal (Claremont, MN)

Employer
Wilbur-Ellis Company
Location
Claremont
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Agriculture
Role
Sales
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
Are you a college student majoring in Agriculture, Plant Science, Ag Business or other related fields? Do you have the knowledge and/or experience with agricultural sales and operations? Do you possess excellent leadership, multi-tasking, and communication skills? Can you work overtime as necessary? If you said yes to these questions, we'd like to hear from you!For nearly a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!General Purpose and Scope of Position:As a Sales Intern, you will gain a realistic job preview of the agricultural chemical, fertilizer, seed, and technology industry and opportunities to explore future career opportunities as a Sales Trainee, Sales Representative, Sales Manager, and beyond. During our 12-16 week summer program, you will work closely with a mentor to support branch operations in a variety of agriculture aspects while gaining exposure to different sides of the business to include row/specialty crops, chemicals, seed, and fertilizer (and more).In addition to your day to day responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to spend time shadowing to observe different career progression options within your internship focus and other departments of Wilbur-Ellis. We will be supporting you with extensive training in your role and provide professional development opportunities as a successful Sales Intern and potential future leader for our company.Key Skills and Abilities Include:College student majoring in Agriculture, Plant Science, Ag Business or related field is preferredKnowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations or agricultural sales (preferred)Intermediate level proficiency with standard software including MS Office SuiteComply with company safety standards including a clean driving recordWillingness and desire to work overtime hours and occasionally Saturdays during busy seasonsAbility to safely operate company machinery within state laws and company policies and guidelinesAbility to repetitively bend, kneel and walk long distances while working in a non-climate controlled environment and outside in inclement weatherKey Personal Attributes:Excellent written and verbal and presentation communication skillsStrong time management skills with the ability to set prioritiesSkill in creative and critical thinking to achieve goalsAbility to remain detail-oriented with a wide range of responsibilitiesDesire to learn about new things and openness to always improveSelf-starter that is punctual with a strong work ethicStrong ability to be flexible and multi-taskExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to build relationships with cross-functional team members including Sales Representatives, branch management, operation staff, and customersSpecific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:Learn our products, services, industries, and operationsLearn different aspects of the sales cycle and different techniques used for agricultural salesSupport Sales Representatives, field scouts, operations and distribution staff to gain a well-rounded understanding of how the product reaches growersGain experience field scouting and using agricultural technology for mapping with AgVerdictMaintain and observe appropriate safety practices and working conditionsComplete the tasks and activities outlined by the Manager and/or Mentor for the internConform to the normal working hours of the Wilbur-Ellis locationSupport the employer, keep the employer's business confidential, and work for the employer's best interestSubmit a final project, PowerPoint presentation of the internshipCompensation and Benefits:Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience and other factorsCOMPANY CULTUREWilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employerWilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, and specialty chemicals and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.Wilbur-Ellis is for and about peopleWilbur-Ellis has enjoyedover ninety-three years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforceWilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.Interns, internship, sales, operations, agriculture, college, pesticides, fertilizers, technology industry,PlantScience, overtime, Wilbur EllisInterns, internship, sales, operations, agriculture, college, pesticides, fertilizers, technology industry,PlantScience, overtime, Wilbur EllisInterns, internship, sales, operations, agriculture, college, pesticides, fertilizers, technology industry, Plant Science, overtime, Wilbur EllisInterns, internship, sales, operations, agriculture, college, pesticides, fertilizers, technology industry, Plant Science, overtime, Wilbur Ellis Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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