Sales Associate Intern
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team building the future of agriculture, solving the world's food challenges through innovation, technology, and collaboration. Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture. We are driven by our purpose to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.
The Opportunity
Corteva Agriscience is seeking highly motivated students to join our Sales Associate Internship Program for Summer 2027. Opportunities are available hiring across numerous locations including Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. As a Sales Associate Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting Corteva's commercial businesses. Throughout the summer, you will work alongside experienced Territory Managers and industry professionals while developing a strong understanding of the crop protection sectors.
This internship provides a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with customers, retailers, and industry partners while gaining practical agriculture and sales experience that will help prepare you for a successful career in agribusiness.
What You'll Do
- Supporting local sales and agronomy activities within your assigned territory
- Assisting with product launches, customer events, field tours, and demonstrations
- Helping establish, maintain, and evaluate field trials and demo plots
- Collecting and analyzing field observations and agronomic data
- Collaborating with Territory Managers to support customer engagement and sales initiatives
- Building relationships with retail partners and farming customers
- Developing your knowledge of crop protection products, seed technologies, crop management practices, and weed identification
- Strengthening key professional skills including communication, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management
What You'll Bring
- Currently pursuing a diploma or bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, crop science, agronomy, or a related field
- Passion for agriculture and a desire to learn about the crop input industry
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned territory
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Farm background or familiarity with agricultural production practices
- Students pursuing a business degree with a strong agricultural background are encouraged to apply
- Previous agriculture, sales, customer service, or leadership experience
Why Join Corteva?
- Hands-on experience with a global leader in agriculture
- Exposure to seed and crop protection technologies
- Mentorship from experienced sales and agronomy professionals
- Opportunities to build your professional network
- Meaningful work that helps farmers improve productivity and sustainability
- A collaborative and inclusive culture focused on growth and development