Seeds Sales Intern

Summary

Syngenta is an agriculture and AgTech company providing seeds and crop protection solutions to support farmers and sustainable food production. The Seeds Sales Intern will participate in a curriculum-based learning program focused on territory sales, gaining hands-on experience with seed products, customer relationships, market intelligence, and sales operations.

Responsibilities

• Engage in farmer-focused project(s) within your territory, aligned with Sales District needs and objectives, supported by the District Manager and an assigned mentor
• Develop a general understanding of seed products and relevant technical knowledge
• Interact with and support channel customer relationships in a defined geography
• Identify and analyze customer needs to share with the Sales Management and Marketing organizations
• Provide market intelligence and territory opportunity information when identified
• Interact with channel partners, such as presenting product information and promotional materials; for GH business, identify potential new seed dealers to engage
• Manage within budget guidance, accurately report expenses, operate and maintain a company vehicle in compliance with policy, track customer interactions, and submit weekly activity reports

Skills

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and the student must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline, with a graduation date on or after December 2026
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable moving violations record
• Ability to lead, be self-directed, and work as part of a team
• First-hand knowledge of farming is a definite asset
• Knowledge of agronomics, general cropping practices, agricultural technology, and trends
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comprising strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead, be self-directed, and work as part of a team

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and the student must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline, with a graduation date on or after December 2026
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable moving violations record
• Ability to lead, be self-directed, and work as part of a team

Nice to Haves

• First-hand knowledge of farming is a definite asset
• Knowledge of agronomics, general cropping practices, agricultural technology, and trends
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comprising strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead, be self-directed, and work as part of a team

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Ongoing career development resources
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems