Syngenta Seeds Agronomy Developmental Sales Representative

Syngenta is an agricultural technology company focused on seeds, crop protection, and solutions that support farmers and sustainable agriculture. The Seeds Agronomy Developmental Sales Representative internship provides training and hands-on experience in agronomy, territory sales, customer relationship management, and agricultural product development.

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

Requirements:

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