Sales Agronomist Internship

Crystal Valley; Madelia (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Valley is seeking highly motivated Agronomy Sales Interns for summer months May to August at our Agronomy locations in south central Minnesota and northern Iowa. You will gain hands-on experience through mentorship, fieldwork, and real-world sales support, learning about products, services, and customer interactions.

You will assist with crop scouting, soil sampling, pest recommendations, inventory, seed duties, and warehouse procedures while building professional skills through training

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Ag Business, Crop Science, or another Agriculture-related program.
• Agricultural or Ag retail background.
• Previous internship experience desired.
• Willingness to work long hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Basic equipment operation skills.
• GWC (Get It, Want It, Capacity to Do).

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class customer service to farmers and agribusiness clients.
• Crop scout, identify pests, and create agronomic recommendations.
• Learn and use Agronomy and Precision Ag software.
• Assist with seed duties, delivery, sorting, and product returns.
• Assist with inventory management and warehouse procedures.
• Field experiences including soil sampling, plant tissue sampling and nutrient testing.
• Assist in aerial application operations and agronomy plant operations.
• Learn facilities maintenance and equipment operations.
• Apply integrated pest management best practices.
• Participate in internship networking and professional development opportunities.
• Attend training and continuing education opportunities.

Skills

Agri-business basics

Crop science understanding

Customer service

Time management

Willingness to work long hours

Education

Pursuing degree in Agriculture related field

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated Agronomy Sales Interns at each of our Agronomy locations for the summer months of May to August. Our internship experience will offer valuable insight into the Agronomy Sales profession through mentorship and real-world experiences. #CrystalValleyMNJobs

Five Key Roles

Learn from Crystal Valley's Experienced Staff

• Exposure to the features and benefits of all Crystal Valley Agronomy products and services
• Work alongside Agronomy Sales to crop scout, identify crop pests and create accurate agronomic recommendations
• Learn and utilize Agronomy and Precision Ag Software

Provide First Class Customer Service

• Engage with customers to provide quality service and value
• Assist with in-season operations including seed duties, delivery, sorting, and product returns
• Assist with inventory management and warehouse procedures

Engage in Real Life Work Experiences

• Field experience with soil sampling, plant tissue sampling and nutrient testing
• Assist in aerial application business
• Assist with Agronomy plant operations
• Learn proper facilities maintenance and equipment operations
• Utilize integrated pest management best practices

Attend Internship Networking/Development Opportunities

• Attend training, professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Sharpen your professional development/soft skills

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Ag Business, Crop Science, or other Agriculture related degree program
• Agricultural or Ag retail background
• Previous internship experience desired
• Desire to serve farmers, agribusinesses and others involved in the agriculture industry
• Willingness to work long hours (weekends and holidays included)
• Basic equipment operation skills
• Must get it, want it, and have the capacity to perform (GWC)

About Crystal Valley

Our Core Values:

• Commitment to doing what's right
• Solid work ethic
• Strong sense of ownership
• Passion for excellence
• Treat others with respect

If you possess these attributes, then Crystal Valley would be a great fit for you!

Crystal Valley is a full-service cooperative with 200 full-time employees in 16 locations serving the needs of livestock producers and crop farmers in south central Minnesota and northern Iowa. Our knowledgeable staff provides superior service to our customers with high-quality products, facilities, and equipment in our core businesses of agronomy, energy, feed, and grain.