Agronomy Sales Intern

Nebraska Ag Connection; Hastings (NE); Hybride; USD 17 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nebraska Ag Connection is offering an Agronomy Sales Intern position in Hastings, Nebraska. The role focuses on building hands-on agronomy experience, field scouting, and understanding crop protection, nutrition, and precision agriculture tools while aligning with CPI's values and procedures.

You will learn through field activities, sample plots, and product comparisons, while supporting sales teams. The internship emphasizes punctuality, customer-facing service, and collaboration with multiple

Qualifications

• Candidate must be pursuing a degree in agronomy or related field and be sophomore or junior year with good academic standing.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic knowledge of field scouting and crop production practices is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Support field scouting, weed control, and test plots.
• Learn hybrid and product comparisons and field mapping.
• Assist with day-to-day agronomy operations and data records.
• Attend trainings and participate in team meetings.

Connaissances

Communication skills

MS Office

Map reading

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

English proficiency

Decision making

Formation

Pursuing agronomy or related field

Sophomore or junior year

Good academic standing

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

# Agronomy Sales InternBack to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from Cooper...Send to Friend**Job Description Summary**Support CPI’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values. Build knowledge of proper use of crop protection products, plant nutrition, precision agriculture, seed and other services offered at CPI to area producers. Gain “in the field” agronomy experience while learning the culture of CPI through field scouting, weed control, application proficiency, test plots, and hybrid and product comparisons. Ensures compliance with CPI policies, regulations, procedures, and practices including all local, state, and federal laws.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Provide a positive attitude, image, and safe culture to customers and peers through exceptional and courteous customer service.* Follow the safety guidelines and safety programs established by CPI.* Punctuality and consistent attendance are required for scheduled shift. Have the ability to work additional hours as needed to meet CPI commitments.* Promote and support CPI’s agronomy, energy, feed and grain programs. Work with various departments to gain an overall knowledge of company operations and processes. Gain a better understanding of the coop.* Service customers’ agronomy needs.* Field scouting for crop injury, weed control, application proficiency, test plots, hybrid and product comparisons.* Observe and gain knowledge in developing annual farmer/customer programs that include soil testing, field mapping, product recommendations, timely and accurate application, field monitoring as needed, record keeping, and follow-up calls.* Learn test plot hybrid selections and comparison.* Complete a variety of assignments related to day-to-day operations and processes. Perform projects as assigned under the direction of qualified staff.* Attend meetings and training events.**Skills and Specifications*** Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service.* Knowledge of business computer skills (Microsoft Office).* Display a strong sense of direction and map reading skills.* Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.* Ability to multi-task and capability to excel in both team and self-directed settings.* Strong business acumen abilities: time management, planning, organization, and decision-making skills.* Ability to read, write, and speak English.**Supervisory Responsibilities**This position has no supervisory responsibilities.**Education and Qualifications**Candidate must be pursuing a degree in agronomy, ag econ, ag business, business management, or a related field and have completed their sophomore or junior year of academic courses from a university/college OR completed freshman year of academic courses from a community or trade college. Candidate must be in good academic standing.**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**Required: Valid Driver's License.**Physical Requirements*** Prolonged periods of standing and walking.* Must have the physical strength, balance, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.* Must have the ability to do the following: + Work in all weather conditions. + Lift and push and/or pull up to 60-pounds at times. + Adapt to frequent exposure to moving parts, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals. + Work in high, precarious places.* Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.**Other Duties**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.**Interested in joining our Team? Apply today by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.**