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_PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT_ Serves as the Agronomy Sales intern under the direction of the Agronomy Sales Representative, responsible for prospecting/sales of agronomy services within an assigned territory. * ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* * Participates in selected sales activities, i.e. customer meetings, trade shows, sales meeting to keep abreast of agronomy sales trends and sales environment * Hands on experience in agronomy; scouts crops to ensure they meet the appropriate agronomic conditions and makes proper recommendations regarding ways to improve and increase customer satisfaction * Maintains accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities * Identifies progressive customers and coordinates the sharing of these lists with energy & agronomy sales representatives * Coordinate communication with multi-site contacts, schedule field activities and carry out projects. * OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS* * Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. * Performs all other duties as assigned. * REQUIREMENTS* * Must be pursuing an agriculture related degree at a 4-year university with the status of at least a second semester junior or first semester senior in good academic standing at time the internship begins. * Demonstrates ability to work independently. * Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. * Frequently required to life 51-70 pounds as needed * Potentially exposed and required to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, etc.), as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms * Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and can travel independently and overnight as needed. * Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. * WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING* If you enjoy being outside and are interested in gaining hands-on agricultural sales experience, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for an Agronomy Sales Intern that is eager to go above and beyond helping our customers. A few areas of emphasis include: * Participates in selected sales activities, i.e. customer meetings, trade shows, sales meeting to keep abreast of agronomy sales trends and sales environment * Hands on experience in agronomy; scouts crops to ensure they meet the appropriate agronomic conditions and makes proper recommendations regarding ways to improve and increase customer satisfaction * Maintains accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities * WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE* * Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins. * You are in good academic standing * WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE* * We value* relationships* and people first and foremost * We are a company that is committed to being an innovation leader in the agriculture industry * We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources * We enjoy access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities * WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT US* The GROWMARK Internship Program has been in existence for 66 years. The program has given over 1,350 students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many of which still call the FS GROWMARK System “home” today!