Commercial Sales Intern

Corteva Agriscience; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle (field sales)

Competitive salary

Company computer provided

Industry-leading training

Exposure to company leaders

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Commercial Sales Intern to gain real-world experience across the United States. You will work with a mentor to define objectives and develop a plan while building knowledge in crops, markets, and production technology.

Interns benefit from a competitive salary, access to a company computer, industry-leading training, and exposure to company leaders, with a company vehicle if in field sales. Prioritizes GPA and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Advanced time management, trustworthiness, and drive.
• Pursuing higher education with interest in agriculture or sales.
• Willingness to learn about products, markets, pests, and production technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop a work plan with a District Sales Leader or Territory Manager and meet productivity goals.
• Learn about Corteva's Crop Protection, Pasture and Land Management, Turf and Ornamental, and Pest Management.
• Represent Corteva products to customers and support sales efforts.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Enrollment in college or university

Job description

Who are we, and what do we do?

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Join Corteva Agriscience as a Commercial Sales Intern. Corteva Agriscience offers opportunities across the country to learn about today's problems and finding tomorrow's solutions. We seek Interns who are find prepare for a job in tomorrow's agriculture market. Our Interns experience many different aspects of agriculture, while gaining real-world industry knowledge. Our Commercial Intern program includes a competitive salary, budget, use of company computer, industry-leading training, exposure to company leaders, and a company vehicle if in field sales.

What You’ll Do

Well-positioned for future growth. You're working on your education. Now it's time to work on your career. An internship with Corteva Agriscience lets you learn from a global leader through real-world, hands-on experience, focused on your interests, with targeted training from experts in the field.

Internships with Corteva Agriscience are structured around several key businesses: Crop Protection, Pasture and Land Management, Turf and Ornamental, and Pest Management.

Work independently

Learn from our team. Sales Interns develop a work plan in conjunction with a Corteva Agriscience District Sales Leader (DSL) or Territory Manager mentor. You'll work together to define key objectives, a common set of expectations, and plan to meet or exceed the desired result. You'll be expected to work independently. Interns will be expected to accept accountability and meet productivity goals.

What Skills You Need

We're looking for people with advanced time management skills, trustworthiness, and drive. We hire the best people across the country to build the future of Corteva Agriscience. Beyond their education, these people share certain traits that set them apart from their classmates. We start with your potential, honesty, initiative, and creativity, and we teach you how to recognize problems, offer solutions, and address opportunities encountered in the field.

We Look For People Who Can Demonstrate

• Strong time management skills
• Our interns must prioritize, work effectively, meet multiple deadlines, and manage their own work schedule.
• Focus, interest, and knowledge retention
• Can you quickly become knowledgeable about multiple products, markets, pests, cultural practices, and production technology?
• The ability to drive demand through technical service
• Are you interested in helping customers understand, accept, and better utilize our products?
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Corteva Commercial Interns must work well with a variety of people and present ideas clearly, in person and in writing.
• Internships are available across the United States.

Priority will be given to candidates with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Sales Internship Opportunities Focus On Several Areas

• Promotion and new product launches
• Management of plot tours and trials
• Customer surveys and testimonials
• Independent analysis of product performance
• Gathering and analyzing market data for use by a sales district or marketing team
• Representing Corteva products to our customers

Experience our difference.

We invest in our Interns’ success. A Corteva Agriscience Commercial Intern position offers you a head start on your career; plus, the benefits you want right now. We've developed one of the best Intern programs in the industry, designed to prepare you not just for your internship but also for the rest of your career. An example of our program's differential advantage is the training given to all Interns to kick-off the summer.

Summer Commercial Intern Training.

A week-long program covering Corteva Agriscience culture, ethics, driver and product safety, products and technical information, agronomy, crop production, selling skills, role playing, project management and more.

• Please note, there is no visa sponsorship provided for this role

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.