Dairy Sales, Genetics and Consulting Intern: Midwest 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 company trips

Work Truck

Job summary

Genus, ABS Global, is offering a Dairy Sales, Genetics, and Consulting Intern role in the Midwest United States. This hands-on internship provides real-world experience, top-tier training, and impact on farms across the Midwest region.

The role offers hourly compensation of $17–$18 and includes exposure to genetic programs, farm operations, and collaboration with sales, technical service, and development teams. The program runs for 12 weeks during the summer.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Valid driver's license

Education

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

Tools

PCDart

DC305

BoviSynch

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 Midwest 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: (required)

• 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

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.

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

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