Seeds Sales Intern

At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. As a Seed Sales Intern, you will participate in a curriculum-based, integrated learning opportunity that prepares you to be a leader in territory sales in the agriculture industry. You will work with one of our premier seed brands: Golden Harvest or NK Seed.  

Location: Flexible location within the United States (Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, North Dakota, & South Dakota)

What will you do as a Seed Sales Intern? 

• 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 product and relevant technical knowledge
• Interact and support channel  customer relationships in a defined geography 
• Identify and analyze customer needs to share with the sales management and marketing organization  
• Provide market intelligence and territory opportunity information when identified. 
• Interact with channel partners including presentation of products information and promotional materials; For GH business identify potential new seed dealers to engage.
• Manage within budget guidance, accurately report expenses, operate and maintain company vehicle in compliance with policy, track customer interactions, and submit weekly activity reports. 

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Experience required: 

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 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 acceptable moving violations record 
• Ability to lead, be self-directed and to work as part of a team 

What gives you an advantage?  

• 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 including strong interpersonal skills 
• Ability to lead, be self-directed and to work as part of a team  

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive wages with performance-based bonus potential 
• Company vehicle 
• Professional and personal development 
• An understanding of career opportunities available at Syngenta that relate to your passion 
• Skills, experience, and a professional network to further your career 

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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