Crop Science Sales Intern

Bayer (Schweiz) AG; Rogers, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Crop Science Sales Intern for a 12-week program in the United States. You will join a sales team with mentors, work on business-critical projects, and build skills in sales, agronomy, and digital tools while engaging with farmer customers and partners.

You should be pursuing a bachelor's degree with strong communication and leadership qualities, and you must be willing to relocate and travel within the territory; a company vehicle is provided where required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing at minimum a bachelor's degree.
• Passionate about the agricultural industry and sales.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and goal oriented.
• Driven to meet farmer customer needs and deliver solutions.
• Proven leader and problem-solver with ownership mindset.
• Ability to prioritise time in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to relocate for the 12-week internship.
• Ability to travel and drive with a company vehicle; valid license.
• Physically able to lift a 60-pound bag of seed.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mentor to learn sales of Bayer's portfolio.
• Complete projects to deepen product knowledge and present findings.
• Develop relationships with farmer customers and partners.
• Understand market dynamics and Bayer's role in sustainable agriculture.
• Develop sales, agronomy, business, and digital skills.
• Learn the sales process, including prospecting and cold calling.
• Focus on Customer Centricity, Product Portfolio, and Data Analytics.

Skills

Sales

Agronomy

Communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Time management

Relocation

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or in progress)

Job description

- Relevant skills and experience will be listed so you know why those jobs are a match## Job Description| | || - | - | - | - | - | - || | | - | | | | | | || **Sales Intern-9** | | | | || | | | | || | | | | |As a Crop Science Sales Intern, you will participate in a 12-week internship experience where you contribute to the success of a sales team, complete business-critical projects, and grow your knowledge of the agricultural industry; In this role, you develop skills and knowledge in sales, agronomy, business, digital acumen, networking, and more while representing one of agriculture's leading companies; You are placed on a sales team comprised of representatives in Seeds & Traits, Crop Protection, Agronomy, and Digital Farming Solutions and are paired with a primary mentor who provides day-to-day learning, feedback, and coaching; You are based in a sales territory in the United States, reporting to our Emerging Talent Lead, and you belong to a cohort of other interns with the same start date and role responsibilities, with in-person and virtual networking opportunities throughout the summer.# YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe primary responsibilities of this role, Crop Science Sales Intern, are to;* Work alongside a mentor within a sales team to learn about and support the sales of Bayer's portfolio;* Complete projects to deepen your knowledge of Bayer's products, bring a fresh perspective to key business imperatives, and present your findings at the end of the internship;* Develop relationships with farmer customers and partners and learn how to effectively identify and meet their needs;* Gain a well-rounded understanding of the agricultural industry, including market dynamics, customer needs, and Bayer's role in shaping sustainable agriculture;* Develop skills and knowledge in sales, agronomy, business, digital acumen, networking, and related areas that support your long-term growth;* Learn and build confidence in the sales process, including prospecting and cold calling, to help drive adoption of Bayer solutions;* Focus on and develop in the following core competency areas; Customer Centricity, Product Portfolio and Agronomic Knowledge, and Data Analytics and Digital Tools.# WHO YOU AREBayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following;* Pursuing at minimum a bachelor's degree;* Passionate about the agricultural industry and passionate or curious about a career in sales;* Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders;* Self-motivated and proactive, taking initiative to meet goals with minimal supervision;* Driven to meet the needs of farmer customers and committed to delivering solutions that create value;* Proven leader and problem-solver, with a track record of taking ownership and driving results;* Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment;* Willingness and ability to relocate for the 12-week internship, typically to a rural area;* Ability to travel and drive throughout the sales territory on a daily basis, with a company vehicle provided;* Valid driver's license, with a driving record that meets company risk-screening guidelines for hiring drivers;* Ability to safely lift a 60-pound bag of seed.Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $22.75 to $47.75. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027| | || - | - | - | - | - || | | | | || **YOUR APPLICATION** | | | | || | | | | || | || - | - | - | - | - || Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. | | | | || Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders. | | | | || | | | | || Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. | | | | || | | | | || | | | | || | | | | || **Location:** | United States: Residence Based: Residence Based | | | || **Division:** | Crop Science | | | || **Reference Code:** | 881061 | | || | || - | - | - || | | || | | || **Contact Us** | | || | | | | || **Email:** | hrop\\[e-mail] | |Get MatchedUpload your resume and see jobs that match your skills and experience### How to use Bayer's job searchFind the job matching your skills, experience, and interests within seconds. 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