Turf & Ornamental Sales Intern (Walla Walla, WA)

TalentAlly; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis invites motivated college students to join its Summer Internship Program (PLOT) in Professional Products Sales. You will gain hands-on experience in customer engagement, territory management, and business development while learning from seasoned sales professionals.

The program emphasizes real-world projects, leadership exposure, and a final presentation of your learnings. Successful interns will develop skills in CRM, market analysis, and consultative selling, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Current college student in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Business Admin, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, or related field.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities with a client-facing mindset.
• Interest in sales, business development, and relationship-building within agribusiness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in customer visits and field activities to learn sales processes.
• Conduct market and competitive research to support planning.
• Assist with sales planning, account management, and territory development.
• Analyze customer and sales data to identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable customer success.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Analytical problem-solving

Self-starter

Education

College student pursuing degree in Agriculture or related field

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Our Summer Internship Program

Our Summer Internship Program (PLOT) offers an opportunity to gain meaningful experience in Professional Products Sales while building the foundation for a successful career. During this 12-week program, you'll learn from industry professionals, tackle real-world projects, and develop working knowledge of customer relationship management, business development, sales strategy, and the professional products industry. You'll have the opportunity to present your internship learnings directly to leadership. This is more than just an internship. It's your chance to make a real impact, build professional knowledge, and sharpen your abilities in a dynamic, results-driven environment.

Successful completion of the PLOT program can also earn you a scholarship between $1,000 and $3,000.

Role Overview

As a Wilbur-Ellis Professional Products Sales Intern, you'll gain experience in customer engagement, sales support, territory management, and business development activities. You'll work alongside experienced sales professionals to understand how customer relationships are built and maintained while supporting initiatives that drive growth and deliver value to customers.

Responsibilities may include:

• participating in customer visits
• conducting market and competitive research
• assisting with sales planning and account management activities
• analyzing customer and sales data
• supporting product positioning efforts
• collaborating with cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities that enhance customer success and business performance

You’ll have the opportunity to share your ideas, contribute innovative solutions, and gain firsthand experience in a sales-driven environment. At the conclusion of your internship, you will prepare and present a final PowerPoint presentation highlighting your project work, key learnings, and overall experience.

What You Bring to the Role

As an intern, we understand you may not already have extensive professional experience. We are seeking a college student pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, or a related field with an interest in sales and business development.

Overall, we are looking for someone with:

• strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills
• the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn
• a self‑starter who is eager to contribute ideas and collaborate with others
• and someone who brings their full self to work each day

We want to help you grow, and we want to learn from you, too.

Examples of What You May Gain

• Exposure to professional products sales and customer relationship management within a leading agribusiness organization
• Experience supporting sales initiatives, account management activities, and business development strategies
• Opportunities to collaborate with sales professionals, customers, marketing teams, and business leaders
• Development of communication, consultative selling, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
• Hands‑on experience analyzing market trends, customer needs, and competitive insights
• Exposure to sales planning, territory management, and customer success strategies
• Mentorship from experienced sales professionals and business leaders
• A deeper understanding of how sales organizations create value for customers and drive profitable growth
• Real‑world experience contributing to projects that support customer engagement, business development, and long‑term commercial success

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $17.00 to $24.00 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy‑in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur‑Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur‑Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia‑Pacific.

Wilbur‑Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur‑Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur‑Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur‑Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people‑first work environment.