Intern Seed Sales ZFS

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting in the development, marketing, and sales of the ZFS Select Seed program and related activities, and assists customers in obtaining more efficient production, higher yield, and improved quality. This position is not a scouting or crop consulting position . Full-time position, up to 40 hours a week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the promotion of the ZFS select Seed sales.
• Follows all procedures and policies to meet the requirements of CERT-ID EU non-GMO certification.
• Assists in sales and the non-GMO program.
• Assures on-time delivery.
• Collects returns and manages supply inventories.
• Conducts summer visits and assessments.
• Assists in end of the year seed reconciliation.
• Conducts and processes Farm Surveys.
Perform other related tasks as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Currently enrolled in Ag Business, Crop Science, or other Agriculture related degree program.
• Experience : Less than 3 years.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Valid Driver’s license. CDL license preferred but not required.
• Comfortable in hauling a 16-foot deck over a trailer.

• Ability to maintain good attendance habits.
• Experience in Forklift operation is preferred, but not required, and can obtain a license.
• Candidates must have their own transportation to and from the worksite, as most of the work locations are situated in areas with no public transportation available.

• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-based environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and result-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a deadline while being able to focus on details.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to organize (thoughts, data, etc.).
• Excellent computer skills related to data acquisition and record keeping, including the Microsoft Suite programs.

• Desire to learn, ask questions, and be able to adapt to change.
• Abide by all relevant SOPs per Company policy, as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
Abide by the company’s safety, quality, environmental, and HR policies at all times.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, bend, stoop, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Visual acuity required for reading and data entry.
• Typically, quiet to moderate noise levels while in the office environment.
• Requires analytical thinking, communication, organization, problem-solving, and people skills to perform tasks effectively.