Agriculture Sales Intern (Marlette, MI)

WEH2 Wilbur-Ellis Holdings II, LLC; Marlette Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis invites students to join the Summer Internship Program (PLOT) to gain real-world experience in Agricultural Sales. The 12-week program covers agronomy, crop inputs, CRM, sales strategy, and business operations, with leadership presentation opportunities and a potential scholarship of $1,000–$3,000 upon completion.

You will work alongside seasoned sales and agronomy professionals, supporting customer visits, crop scouting, and market research while developing communication and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a college degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Crop Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Economics, Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivation, curiosity, and teamwork are valued attributes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in customer visits and field days to learn sales processes.
• Assist with crop scouting, product evaluations, and market research.
• Support sales planning activities and analyze field data.
• Prepare recommendations and presentations for leadership.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Agriculture/Agronomy/Agricultural Business major

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-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.

Our Summer Internship Program

Our Summer Internship Program (PLOT) offers an opportunity to gain meaningful experience in Agricultural 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 agronomy, crop inputs, customer relationship management, sales strategy, and agricultural business operations. 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.

Role Overview

As a Wilbur-Ellis Agricultural Sales Intern, you'll gain experience in customer engagement, agronomic sales support, crop production planning, and business development activities. You'll work alongside experienced sales and agronomy professionals to learn how growers make crop management decisions and how innovative agricultural solutions create value on the farm.

• participating in customer visits and field days
• assisting with crop scouting and product evaluations
• conducting market and agronomic research
• supporting sales planning activities
• analyzing field and customer data
• helping prepare recommendations and presentations
• collaborating with cross-functional teams to support customer success

You'll have the opportunity to share your ideas, contribute innovative solutions, and gain firsthand exposure to the challenges and opportunities facing today's agricultural producers. At the conclusion of your internship, you'll prepare and present a final PowerPoint presentation highlighting your project work, key learnings, and overall experience.

What You Bring to the Role

As an intern, we understand you may not already have extensive professional experience. We are seeking a college student pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Crop Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field with an interest in agricultural sales and customer service. Overall, we are looking for someone with strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills; attention to detail and problem-solving abilities; the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively; intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn; a self-starter who is eager to contribute ideas and collaborate with others; and someone who brings their full self to work each day. We want to help you grow, and we want to learn from you, too.

Examples of What You May Gain

• Exposure to agricultural sales, agronomy, and crop production within a leading agribusiness organization
• Experience supporting customer relationships, sales initiatives, and agronomic recommendations
• Opportunities to collaborate with sales professionals, agronomists, growers, and business leaders
• Development of communication, consultative selling, agronomic, and relationship-building skills
• Hands-on experience evaluating crop production practices, agricultural products, and customer needs
• Exposure to agricultural chemicals, fertilizer, seed, technology solutions, and integrated crop management strategies
• Mentorship from experienced sales and agronomy professionals
• A deeper understanding of how agronomic expertise and customer partnerships drive grower success and business growth
• Real-world experience contributing to projects that support customer satisfaction, crop performance, and commercial success across the agricultural industry

Compensation and Benefits

The base compensation for this position ranges from $17.00 to $24.00 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility. Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed 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 people Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 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.

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Employee Benefits

Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve – from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more.

Purpose & Values

Our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. No matter your role, every Wilbur-Ellis employee makes a real difference.

Talent Development

When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching.

A Culture That Cares

We are one of the largest family-owned, privately held companies in the world – which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: The flexibility and close-knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business.

Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to build diverse teams and cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. We believe that the inclusion of all backgrounds and ideas makes us stronger and creates a community of belonging.