Field Solutions Internship - Specialty Agriculture jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Lallemand · 1 month ago

Field Solutions Internship - Specialty Agriculture

Lallemand is a leading biological company that offers a 12-week paid internship program in Specialty Agriculture. The internship provides a comprehensive overview of commercial activities, focusing on field trial management, sales, marketing, and laboratory operations, preparing the intern for a future career in the industry.

EnergyFood and BeverageManufacturing
badNo H1Bnote

Responsibilities

The main mission of this internship is to provide the intern with a comprehensive overview of the commercial activities within Lallemand Plant Care
The internship aims to immerse the intern in various facets of the company, with a particular focus on field trials, technical support, sales, distribution and grower-related topics, thus allowing the intern to gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of the commercial department
This internship is a unique opportunity for the candidate to gain a well-rounded experience in the North American commercial function of Lallemand Plant Care, preparing them for a future career in the industry
Learn and understand the basics of field trial programs
Assist the Field Solutions team during field trials visits, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis
Assist in design and location of replicated plot trials
Gain a basic understanding of the sales process and how it relates to agriculture
Assist the Sales team to gain insight into distribution, retail, and grower-related activities
Attend various internal meetings to understand the strategic and operational aspects of the commercial department
Participate in commercial and marketing events, helping with organization, setup, and follow-up activities. Meeting customers
Engage in a brief introduction to the Laboratory team, observing their support activities for the Field Solutions and Sales teams
Mentoring and exchange of experience with members of the management team
Opportunity to present to the management team the summary of learning, objectives and special observations made during the internship

Qualification

Agriculture knowledgeData collectionAnalysisField trial protocolsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommercial knowledgeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingTeamworkAdaptability

Required

Presently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science or equivalent, ideally with a focus on agriculture/plant science/agribusiness or similar field
Minimum one year of Bachelor completed
Work experience related to agriculture an asset
Basic knowledge of agricultural practices
Ability to understand and interpret field trial protocols
Data collection and analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Basic commercial knowledge. Familiarity with distribution and retail processes
Communication and interpersonal skills
Professionalism, Positive attitude, Good work ethic and integrity
Responsibility, self-driven and sense of initiative
Analytical skills. Problem solving. Teamwork
Adaptability, Perseverance, Receptiveness to feedback
Have a valid passport and driver's licence
Travelling time may vary depending on field visit schedules, event locations, meetings calendar and the intern's location
Be able to travel outside of USA on a limited basis if required
Be legally authorized to work in USA without the company's sponsorship
Be able to work in a laboratory environment (eg. in the presence of chemicals and/or fire) and/or in an agricultural environment (eg. farm)
Be able to lift loads up to 50lbs
Be able to drive long distances/Limited overnight travel / Take the plane

Company

Lallemand

twittertwitter
company-logo
Lallemand is a privately owned company that researches, develops, produces and markets yeasts, bacteria.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

B
Bill Nankervis
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase