Syngenta Seeds Agronomy Developmental Sales Representative
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chicago, NORTH AMERICA, us
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Sales
- Posted
Must have
- 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 have
- 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.
- Demonstrated professional and personal capabilities, such as: Strong customer focus Business acumen and results-driven mindset Resilience and interpersonal savvy Ability to lead, be self-directed, and
- Ability to be mobile within the Midwestern region of the U.S.
Full description
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.
Syngenta's Sales Team is seeking a Seeds Agronomy Developmental Sales Representative. This internship role will be part of a high-performing Sales Team and participate in a curriculum-based, integrated learning opportunity preparing you to be a successful territory sales leader in the agriculture industry. You’ll receive competitive wages and ongoing career development resources.
As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.
Location: Flexible locations within the United States (Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Accountabilities:
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- 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.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with previous agricultural internships.