Crop Protection Sales & Agronomy Intern

Syngentagroup; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career development resources

Work-life balance

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking a Crop Protection Sales & Agronomy Intern in Fresno, CA. This curriculum-based internship provides hands-on learning in territory sales and agronomy within the Emerging Talent Program.

During April 2027 to August 2027, you'll engage growers and resellers, handle SPA sampling logistics, and develop product and agronomic expertise while building communication and leadership skills for a future in agricultural sales.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior class standing pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in student organizations or work experiences.
• Effective writing, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong customer focus, business acumen, resilience, interpersonal savvy, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead SPA (Soil Pathogen Assessment) sampling logistics in California: take samples, coordinate shipping, receive data, and prepare reports for SRs.
• Optimize and improve the SPA program for the 2027 campaign impact.
• Increase utility of California Demo and Sales Support trials.
• Engage growers and resellers in solution-based, consultative selling to meet sales targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop effective ways of working for the Sales Team.
• Develop product and agronomic expertise and refine communication, presentation, and leadership capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Writing

Presentation

Negotiation

Customer focus

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.

Syngenta's Sales Team is seeking a Crop Protection Sales & Agronomy Intern in Fresno, CA. This internship role will participate in a curriculum-based, integrated learning opportunity that prepares you to be a leader in territory sales in the agriculture industry.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands‑on experience, exposure to day‑to‑day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real‑world challenges while developing your professional skills.

Estimated Duration

April 2027 - August 2027

Accountabilities

• SPA (Soil Pathogen Assessment) Sampling: Lead the logistics of the SPA sampling program in California. Take samples, coordinate shipping, receive data, and prepare reports for SRs.
• Optimize and improve the current SPA program for improved impact in the 2027 campaign.
• Increase the utility of California Demo and Sales Support trials.
• Engage growers and resellers in solution-based, consultative selling to achieve sales targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop effective ways of working that enable the Sales Team.
• Develop skills and experience to further your career by building product and agronomic expertise, as well as refining your communication, presentation, and leadership capabilities.

Requirements

• Sophomore or junior class standing, working toward a bachelor's degree, preferably in agriculture or a related field.
• Must be a current student continuing their education upon completion of the internship term (graduation date of December 2027 or later).
• Demonstrated leadership ability in student organizations and/or work experiences.
• Effective writing, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable moving violations record.
• Strong customer focus, business acumen, resilience, interpersonal savvy, and integrity.

What's in it for you?

We have some of the best talent in the industry and recognize that we need a robust pipeline as our business, our customers, and our product portfolio evolve. This role offers you a unique opportunity to grow and develop your capabilities while giving you exposure to varied experiences, meaningful and challenging work, and an understanding of career opportunities available at Syngenta that relate to your passion. Upon successful completion of the program, you will qualify for a variety of roles within Syngenta, such as our Developmental Sales Representative Program.

Salary for this position ranges between $20 - $45 hourly.

What We Offer

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Competitive wages
• Ongoing career development resources
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
• Syngenta is committed to creating a culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.