Crop Protection Sales & Agronomy Intern

Syngenta Group; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Belonging culture

Competitive wages

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Syngenta Group in Fresno, CA invites a Crop Protection Sales & Agronomy Intern to participate in a curriculum-based, integrated learning program designed to prepare future leaders in territory sales within agriculture. This paid internship provides hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day operations, and development of professional skills.

Estimated duration: April 2027 – August 2027. You will gain knowledge in SPA sampling, analytics, and consultative selling while building product and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Must be a current student continuing education after internship (graduation Dec 2027 or later).
• Demonstrated leadership in student orgs or work experiences.
• Effective writing, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean moving violations record.
• Strong customer focus, business acumen, resilience, interpersonal savvy, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead SPA sampling logistics in California and coordinate shipping.
• Receive data and prepare reports for SRs.
• Improve and optimize the SPA program for 2027.
• Increase utility of California Demo and Sales Support trials.
• Engage growers and resellers in consultative selling to hit sales targets.
• Collaborate to develop effective ways of working with the Sales Team.
• Build product and agronomic expertise and develop communication and leadership skills.

Skills

Leadership

Written & verbal communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Education

Sophomore or Junior standing

Job description

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

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
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems

Syngenta is committed to creatinga culturethat celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work‑life balance that supports the team members

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