Syngenta Seeds Developmental Sales Representative

Summary

Syngenta is an agriculture technology company focused on helping farmers improve productivity, manage crop risks, and support sustainable farming. The Seeds Developmental Sales Representative internship provides hands-on training in agronomy, consultative selling, territory management, customer relationship development, and agricultural sales operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete a well-defined, customized training and development plan with direction and assistance from your manager and experienced colleagues
• Develop effective product and technical expertise, such as product placement, scouting, agronomic principles, building strong farmer relationships, understanding the sales process, and gaining product commitment
• Gain experience and build leadership capabilities, consultative selling competence, communication and presentation skills, business acumen, and territory management while creating a professional network to further your career
• Implement strategy to achieve sales objectives in the assigned territory
• Identify and analyze customer needs, market intelligence, and territory opportunities to share with Sales Management and Marketing
• Develop effective ways of working to strengthen teamwork within the sales team
• Manage, support, and build the customer base in a defined geography
• Advise channel partners on the presentation of products and promotional materials
• Manage within territory budget guidance, accurately report expenses and sales, operate and maintain a company vehicle in compliance with policy, track customer interactions, and submit weekly activity reports

Skills

• BA/BS degree completed between August 2026 and May 2027, preferably in Agricultural Science or a related field
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable moving violations record
• Experience with previous agricultural internships
• First-hand knowledge of farming is a definite asset
• Knowledge of agronomics, general cropping practices, agricultural technology and trends, and requirements for pest control
• Strong customer focus
• Business acumen and results-driven mindset
• Resilience and interpersonal savvy
• Ability to lead, be self-directed, and work as part of a team
• Integrity and trust
• Effective writing, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to be mobile within the Midwestern region of the U.S

Qualifications

Must Haves

• BA/BS degree completed between August 2026 and May 2027, preferably in Agricultural Science or a related field
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable moving violations record

Nice to Haves

• Experience with previous agricultural internships
• First-hand knowledge of farming is a definite asset
• Knowledge of agronomics, general cropping practices, agricultural technology and trends, and requirements for pest control
• Strong customer focus
• Business acumen and results-driven mindset
• Resilience and interpersonal savvy
• Ability to lead, be self-directed, and work as part of a team
• Integrity and trust
• Effective writing, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to be mobile within the Midwestern region of the U.S

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