Wilbur-Ellis · 11 hours ago
Agriculture Sales Intern (California) - Summer '26
California, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$21.44/hr - $28.63/hr
Start in 2026 SummerWilbur-Ellis is a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in agriculture, dedicated to investing in their employees and fostering a supportive work environment. They are seeking an Agriculture Sales Intern to gain hands-on experience in agricultural sales and contribute to key projects during a 12-16-week internship program.
AgricultureAnimal FeedChemicalRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Learn about our products, services, industries, and operations
Learn different aspects of the sales cycle and different techniques used for agricultural sales
Support Sales Representatives, field scouts, operations, and distribution staff to gain a well-rounded understanding of how the product reaches growers
Gain experience field scouting and using agricultural mapping technology
Gain marketing knowledge by completing the key placement of field signs and participating in local field days
Conform to the normal working hours of the Wilbur-Ellis location
Support the employer, keep the employer's business confidential, and work for the employer's best interest
Submit a final project in a PowerPoint presentation of the internship
Qualification
Required
Comply with company safety standards including a clean driving record
Willingness and desire to work overtime hours and occasional Saturdays
Ability to safely operate company machinery within state laws and company policies and guidelines
Ability to repetitively bend, kneel, and walk long distances while working in a non-climate-controlled environment and outside in inclement weather
You have excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
You have strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities
You're skilled in creative and critical thinking to achieve goals
You can remain detail oriented with a wide range of responsibilities
You have a desire to learn about new things and are open to always improving
You're a self-starter who is punctual with a strong work ethic
You enjoy building relationships with cross-functional team members such as sales representatives, branch management, operation staff, and customers
Preferred
College student majoring in Agriculture, Plant Science, Ag Business, or a related field is preferred
Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations or agricultural sales is preferred
Benefits
Successful completion of the PLOT program can also earn you a scholarship between $1,000 and $3,000!
Company
Wilbur-Ellis
Wilbur-Ellis specializes in the marketing and distribution of agricultural products, animal nutrition, and specialty chemicals.
Founded in 1921
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$550MKey Investors
White Oak Commercial Finance
2025-07-07Debt Financing· $550M
Leadership Team
Michael Wilbur
Cavallo Ventures
Recent News
2025-09-29
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