Job Description

Sales & Agronomy Intern-Manitoba

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Job Id: 11932
City:
Canada, MB, CA
Department: Fiedl Development
Function: Sales, Marketing & Alliance
Employee Type: Internship
Seniority Level: Internship

Description:

50% field-based research - small plot and field scale research

50% sales experience - extension of the UPL AgroSolutions Sales Team, participating in retail and grower sales calls, as well as supporting and managing biological trials

Professional Development - attend learning events such as Ag In Motion, Crop Diagnostic School, Diversification Centre Field Tours, etc.

Benefits

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Company truck, credit card, and computer provided

Cell phone allowance

Remote home office

Objectives

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Gain experience with regional crops and UPL Canada product portfolio.

Develop customer relationship skills by working with and observing interactions between Territory Manager (TM), Technical Sales Specialist (TSS) and growers.

Obtain experience with project presentation skills and working in a team environment.

Required Qualifications:

Currently pursuing an Agriculture related Bachelor's degree or Agriculture diploma from an accredited program - Agri-Business or Agronomy major preferred

Must be able to work independently from a home office

Skilled in computer use (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)

Valid driver's license and good driving record

Superior work ethic and highly motivated

Leadership and interpersonal skills/experience desired

Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently

Written and oral communication skills

Basic knowledge of farming practices

Agriculture/agronomy background is preferred

Job Duties:

Collect data and information related to field trials and farm studies

Aid Technical Support Specialist in organizing and summarizing data from trials

Build interpersonal and communication skills while working closely with Territory Managers, Technical Support Specialist, and customers

Lead, implement, and manage 1 field scale trial protocol of a UPL focus product with minimum 3 field site locations in Manitoba.

* Maintain and observe safe working and driving conditions