Sales Internship, Summer 2027

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

. Engage with growers and retailers on business development, customer relationship, and sales skills .

Posted 9/16/2026internshipRemote • Illinois • United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong business development and customer relationship skills within the agriculture sector, leveraging knowledge of agronomy and crop management to provide targeted insights and solutions to growers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AgronomyCustomer Relationship ManagementAg Retail ExperienceExcellent Communication SkillsTime Management

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Hard Skills

AgronomyCrop & Soil ScienceAgriculture BusinessAg SalesAg Systems Management

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingResourcefulnessFlexibilityAdaptabilityInnovation

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Field Trial TestingYield PotentialCrop ProtectionSeed SolutionsAg Retail System

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with growers and retailers on business development, customer relationship, and sales skills
Learn about WinField United products and services
Utilize field trial testing to uncover yield potential through nutrients, crop protection, and seed
Bring targeted insights to growers via total acre solutions
Complete a business-critical project
Network with industry leaders
Tour state-of-the-art facilities
Participate in an 11-week summer internship from May through August 2027
Travel throughout the duration of the summer
Potentially transition into the WinField United Associate Program, a full-time two-year rotational program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Sophomore or Junior undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in agronomy, crop & soil science, agriculture business, ag sales, ag systems management, or another related field
Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Prior agronomy or ag retail experience, with a focus on customer interaction preferred
Familiarity with the ag retail system preferred
Ability to work without direct supervision preferred
Excellent communication, writing, and critical thinking skills preferred
Ability to manage time, prioritize, and implement projects and general work tasks preferred
Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems preferred
Flexible and able to adapt to changing business surroundings preferred
Ability to travel throughout the summer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates for the duration of the summer internship
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO
Life and disability insurance
Education assistance
401(k)
Well-being resources
Holiday pay
Employee development programs