WinField United Sales Internship, Summer 2027

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. invites you to join the WinField United Sales Internship for Summer 2027. The program offers hands-on, purpose-driven experience within a Fortune 250 cooperative focused on crop inputs, seed, nutrients, and protection products.

Interns will rotate through regions, support growers and retailers, and contribute to business development and field trial insights. The 11-week internship includes travel, mentoring, and opportunities to network with industry leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience in agronomy or ag retail is preferred.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher required.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with growers and retailers on business development, customer relationship, and sales skills.
• Learn about WinField United products and services and field trials to uncover yield potential.
• Provide insights to growers through total acre solution insights.

Skills

Customer interaction

Communication

Writing

Critical thinking

Time management

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, crop & soil science, agriculture business, ag sales, ag systems management, or related field

Job description

WinField United Sales Internship, Summer 2027When you intern at Land O’Lakes, you're joining a Fortune 250 agribusiness and food production leader with more than 100 years of operations as a farmer- and member-owned cooperative. With business units spanning crop insight and inputs, animal nutrition, dairy foods, and sustainability solutions, you will experience a hands-on, purpose-driven internship. You’ll have opportunities to network with industry leaders, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and be challenged with a business-critical project, all while gaining skills that will impact your career trajectory.WinField United offers unmatched agricultural expertise to help farmers, retailers, and other partners succeed. As a customer-owned wholesale supplier of crop protection inputs, seed, and crop nutrients with a commitment to shaping the future of farming, we are uniquely positioned to help retailers and farmers implement modern farming practices. To grow more food with fewer inputs. To be even better stewards of precious land and water resources. To always be mindful of the next generation of farmers.We have openings for **WinField United Sales Interns** in the following regions for Summer 2027:* Iowa: Ames, Des Moines, or Iowa City, IA* Illinois: Springfield or Champaign, IL* Minnesota: Central MN and Mankato, MN* Wisconsin: River Falls or Eau Claire, WI**Internship Duration:** 11 weeks (May – August 2027)This position will require some travel throughout the duration of the summer. Interns are paid $25.00/hour. Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates for the duration of the summer internship.Sales Interns will be placed in a division that focuses on total acre solutions using top-performing seed, crop protection, and crop nutrient products. This internship will build upon your previous agronomy internships by engaging with growers and retailers on business development skills and customer relationship and sales skills while learning about the WinField United products and services. You will also utilize field trial testing to uncover yield potential through nutrients, crop protection, and seed to bring targeted insights to growers via total acre solution. This internship is a gateway to our WinField United Associate Program, a full-time 2-year rotational program.**Experience-Education (Required)*** Sophomore or Junior (preferred) undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in agronomy, crop & soil science, agriculture business, ag sales, ag systems management, or other related field of study* Possess a valid driver’s license; have and maintain a satisfactory driving record* Required GPA of 3.0 or higher**Competencies-Skills (Preferred)*** Prior agronomy or ag retail experience, with a focus on customer interaction* Familiarity with the ag retail system* Ability to work without direct supervision* Excellent communication, writing, and critical thinking skills* Manage time and effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks* Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems* Flexible and can adapt to changing business surroundings**About Land O'Lakes, Inc.**Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.