Team Sales Intern (South Dakota)

Duration: Paid Internship from May

• August 2027. Housing: Furnished housing or stipend provided. What to expect: Valuable experience related to the agriculture industry, professional development, summer project, etc. Purpose and Scope This position is responsible for learning about the Beck’s organization and implementing learned knowledge to assist in various marketing and sales activities. This position is responsible for assisting in the promotion and marketing of the company and products as it relates to the sales, management, distribution, collection, and servicing of accounts within an assigned area. This position is authorized to perform the steps necessary to ensure that its responsibilities are met.

Responsibilities

Receive new employee training, agronomic training, and sales training with a good learning attitude. Implement training knowledge to accomplish duties assigned by Area Team Leader. Represent Beck’s with a positive attitude at all events and activities. Assist and support assigned Seed Advisors and support staff. Assist Seed Advisors and dealers in signing fields and plots.

Evaluate and assist in the maintenance of assigned plots. Assist with dealer transfers and returns. Gather testimonials from satisfied customers. Provide field scouting services as assigned. Organize, plan, and recruit for facility tours. Assist Seed Advisors staff in organizing and planning educational and informative meetings.

Motivate and assist dealer network to develop and grow market share. Engage in prospecting research, interviews, cold calls, and sales. Develop and complete an internship special project as approved by the Intern Program Manager and Area Team Leader. Present findings and conclusions of special project to assigned Beck’s staff.

Report all internship activity to the Area Team Leader or Director of Sales and Marketing on a regular basis. Perform other related duties as may be required by the Area Team Leader, Director of Sales and Marketing or Intern Program Manager. Job Requirements Education and Training: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Current junior or senior in college enrolled in an agriculture related curriculum. Technical Knowledge: Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to establish priorities, work both independently and as a team member, and proceed with objectives without supervision. Basic computer and current software skills.

Basic understanding of agriculture industry and agronomics Physical demands: Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted. Experience: Past work experience in agricultural related field or farming. ** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations.

Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.