Agronomy Developmental Sales Intern – Seed & Crop Tech

Syngenta Seeds; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career development resources

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds invites you to join an Emerging Talent Program as a Seeds Agronomy Developmental Sales Representative internship. You’ll gain hands-on experience within a high-performing sales team, building product expertise, farmer relationships, and leadership skills across the Midwest region.

You will participate in a curriculum-based, integrated learning opportunity while developing professional skills and contributing to sales objectives in your flexible U.S. location.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree completed between Aug 2026 and May 2027 in Agricultural Science or related field.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable moving violations record.
• Experience with agricultural internships is a plus.
• Knowledge of agronomy and farming practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete a well-defined training and development plan with guidance from your manager and colleagues.
• Develop product and technical expertise, scout, build farmer relationships, and understand the sales process.
• Gain leadership capabilities, consultative selling skills, and territory management experience.
• Identify customer needs and market opportunities to share with Sales Management and Marketing.
• Support and build the customer base within a defined geography.
• Advise channel partners on product presentation and promotional materials.
• Track customer interactions and report weekly activity.

Skills

Customer focus

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication and presentation

Education

BA/BS degree completed Aug 2026–May 2027 in Agricultural Science or related field

Job description

Syngenta Seeds invites you to join an Emerging Talent Program as a Seeds Agronomy Developmental Sales Representative internship. You’ll gain hands-on experience within a high-performing sales team, building product expertise, farmer relationships, and leadership skills across the Midwest region.

You will participate in a curriculum-based, integrated learning opportunity while developing professional skills and contributing to sales objectives in your flexible U.S. location.