Crop Protection Sales Intern

ISU Research Park; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection is offering a Crop Protection Sales Intern position as part of an Emerging Talent Program. The role focuses on solution-based, consultative selling to growers and resellers within a defined geography, while building agronomic and product knowledge.

You will participate in an integrated learning opportunity designed to prepare you for leadership in territory sales in the agriculture industry, with exposure to day-to-day business operations and career development

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Engage growers and resellers in solution-based, consultative selling to achieve sales targets.
• Manage and support the customer base in a defined geography.
• Advise channel partners on the presentation of products and promotional materials.
• Identify and analyze customer needs.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Sales skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field (in progress)

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 Commercial Team is seeking a Crop Protection Sales Intern. In this role, you 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: May 2027 – August 2027

Accountabilities :

• Engage growers and resellers in solution‑based, consultative selling to achieve sales targets.
• Manage and support the customer base in a defined geography.
• Advise channel partners on the presentation of products and promotional materials.
• Identify and analyze customer needs.
• 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.
• 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.

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.