Dairy Sales, Genetics and Consulting Intern: Eastern USA

Genus plc; De Forest (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing recommendations

Two trips to company HQ (Madison, WI)

Work truck for role

Job summary

ABS Global, a Genus Company, is offering a Dairy Sales, Genetics, and Consulting Intern position for the Eastern United States. This hands-on internship provides real-world experience, top-tier training, and exposure to industry events and customer interactions.

You will support sales, service and reproductive consulting while learning genetic programs, farm operations, and record analysis. This paid internship runs for 12 weeks in the summer, with relocation/travel provisions as applicable.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Dairy or related field.
• Experience in dairy farm operations.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a hands-on internship.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in the U.S.
• Available for 12 weeks during the summer and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of genetic programs, prospecting and customer relationship management.
• Learn farm operations and cattle handling including reproductive skills and safety.
• Collaborate with sales and technical teams to deliver value to customers.
• Attend industry seminars and producer meetings, supporting field activities.
• Assist Sales Reps on route with deliveries, service and calls.
• Support record analysis and reproductive consulting.

Skills

Communication skills

Dairy farm operations

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Availability for 12 weeks

Education

Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Dairy or related field

Tools

PCDart

DC305

BoviSynch

Artificial Insemination certification

Job description

Role Overview

Are you passionate about the dairy industry and ready to kickstart your career with a global leader in animal genetics? ABS Global, a Genus Company, is offering a hands-on, career-shaping opportunity as a Dairy Sales, Genetics, and Consulting Intern. This isn’t your average internship — it’s your chance to gain real-world experience alongside industry experts, receive top-tier training, and make a tangible impact on farms across the Eastern United States region.

The hourly compensation range for this position is ($17 - $18) USD. The compensation provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This position will close for applications on November 30th.

You Will

• Gain an understanding of genetic programs, prospecting, business building, and customer relationship management.
• Understand the general farm operation and handling cattle including reproductive skills and safety procedures.
• Acquire knowledge in seeking new ways to deliver value to customers in co-operation with the commercial sales team, technical service team and new business development.
• Gain exposure to real industry seminars, producer meetings and in-house meetings and publications.
• Assist Sales Reps on their route with deliveries, service, sales calls and with ABS udder care products.
• Learn and help with record analysis and reproductive consulting.
• Ensure ABS Global is a healthy and safe environment to work by observing both the company safety rules and the policies/guideline.
• Uphold the Genus core values, mission and vision.
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
• Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Dairy or related field.
• Experience in dairy farm operations.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Available for 12 weeks during the summer.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for the dairy industry.
• Proficiency in PCDart, DC305, and/or BoviSynch software.
• Certification in Artificial Insemination.

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

ABS Global

ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers.

IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

Benefits Overview

Internships at Genus are not eligible for benefits. However, we offer paid internships with competitive compensation. Permanent roles at Genus come with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and ETO (employee time off). Interns who excel in their roles are often considered for permanent positions after their internship.

• Relocation stipend and Housing recommendations available if needed!
• Two all-expenses paid trips to company headquarters (Madison, WI area) for North American Internship program engagement.
• Business Equipment for this role includes a Work Truck.

For more information on our student program, please visit- https://earlycareer.genusplc.com/

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.