Seed Sales & Service Intern - Mustang Seeds

Available Locations:

• Casselton, North Dakota
• Starbuck, Minnesota
• Arlington, Minnesota
• Madison, South Dakota
• Chamberlain, South Dakota

Are you a student or recent graduate looking to grow your career in the seed industry?

Join Mustang Seeds, an independent GDM Brand, as a Seed Sales & Service Intern and gain hands-on experience with a leading regional seed company! As we continue to expand our footprint in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Kansas, we're looking for driven interns to support our sales and service efforts. This is a unique opportunity to learn from industry professionals and develop your skills in sales, agronomy, and customer service.

Come grow with us and kickstart your career at Mustang Seeds!

Job Summary:

The intern will be involved with the day-to-day responsibilities of a sales team member and will be part of the sales team which will include District Sales Managers and Sales Managers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support Sales Managers and District Sales Managers (DSMs) with needed seed deliveries.
• Assist customers in planting plots (i.e., strip trials and cover crops).
• Responsible for plot maintenance and appearance which will include plot signage.
• Learn how to operate the on-demand seed treatment equipment under the guidance of the Location Manager/DSM.
• Learn selling techniques and the importance of customer relationships with one-on-one experience.
• Attend company events such as plot tours, farm shows, and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to collect and summarize statistical data with skill in use of an iPad and computer.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail required.
• Capable of working independently while being a valuable team member. Be a self-starter and problem solver.
• CDL REQUIRED (prior to your internship) along with an excellent driving record.
• Ability to run equipment preferred, but not required.

Education and Experience:

• Major in Agriculture Business, Agronomy, Agriculture Education or an Agriculture related field of study.
• Must be a student in good standing in an accredited agriculture program.
• No experience is required; however, farming operations or row crop knowledge is beneficial.

Physical Requirements:

• Daily travel: company vehicle provided at the Mustang location.
• Required to lift 50-70 pounds.
• Required to work outside.
• Overtime hours will be expected and paid at time and a half.

Additional Information:

• For Summer internship:
  • The program extends for 10-12 consecutive weeks, May - August (flexible start and end dates)
  • 40 hours per week with the possibility of overtime and extended hours
  • Continuation into Fall Internship may be possible.
• For Fall internship
  • The program extends for 10-12 consecutive weeks (August - November)
  • It may be part-time to fit the intern's school schedule, or full-time if the intern is taking a semester off to gain experience as an intern

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mustang & GDM Seeds are an Equal Opportunity Employer