Agronomy Sales Internship

Agronomy Sales Internship

Des Moines, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=220+SW+9th+St.+Des+Moines+IA+USA+50309)

Description

We are accepting applications for internships until Friday, November 13th.

About the Role?

The Agronomy Sales Intern gains hands-on experience supporting agronomy sales professionals while learning how Landus helps farmers improve productivity and profitability. This internship is designed for students interested in agronomy, agriculture business, sales, customer relationships, and crop production.

Throughout the summer, interns will work alongside agronomy sales professionals, location teams, and customers to gain exposure to agronomic recommendations, precision agriculture, seed, crop protection products, plant nutrition, and the cooperative business model.

What will you do??

• Shadow and assist sales team members in agronomy.

• Participate in customer meetings, field visits, and sales calls.

• Gain hands-on experience with SkyScout, helping deliver insights from aerial imagery and learning how digital agronomy drives conversations.

• Support sales campaigns, promotions, and seasonal initiatives across business units.

• Learn the fundamentals of building trusted relationships with growers, including strategies for cross-selling and value-added conversations.

• Work on a capstone project that highlights your learning and contributes to Landus’ sales strategy.

• Network with leaders, mentors, and peers across Landus.

Requirements

Requirements of Role:

• Students pursuing a degree in Agronomy, Agribusiness, Agricultural Studies, Marketing, or related?field.

• Strong interest in agricultural sales, customer relationships, and business development.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Passion for learning and curiosity about all aspects of agriculture.

• A valid state drivers license

Core Value expectations:

• Thrive Together

• Integrity in Action

• Grow Forward

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.???

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms when using equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.? The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.?