Ag Sales Intern

Ziegler Ag Equipment has an exciting internship opportunity for a motivated self-starting individual interested in a career in agricultural sales. The Ag Sales Internship role provides hands-on exposure to Zieglers Ag Division and offers a structured learning experience across Sales Parts Service Product Support Marketing and Technology. Interns will gain foundational product knowledge participate in customer-facing activities and support key business functions while exploring a potential long-term career path with Ziegler.

Responsibilities

Learn and understand Zieglers organizational structure business units and internal processes.

Communicate regularly with your supervisor regarding progress training needs and development opportunities.

Build relationships with employees across Sales Parts Service Product Support Marketing and Technology.

Participate in online and in-person training to develop product knowledge and understanding of Ziegler systems.

Shadow Sales Representatives and Account Managers during customer visits sales calls and equipment demonstrations.

Develop basic knowledge of Zieglers equipment lines including CAT FENDT Massey Ferguson Gleaner Brandt Geringhoff and used inventory.

Learn to enter and maintain accurate customer information in the CRM system.

Observe and participate in branch operations to understand how Parts Service and Product Support contribute to customer success.

Represent Ziegler professionally in all interactions with customers and employees.

Assist with trade shows field days and company events including setup tear-down and attendee engagement.

Learn the fundamentals of prospecting lead follow-up pricing strategy and team selling.

Complete an assigned project or business-need-based assignment such as market research customer segmentation competitive analysis or process improvement. Intern will present findings to our Ag leadership at the end of the internship.

Make supervised customer calls and log activities in CRM.

Demonstrate a strong work ethic willingness to learn and commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Agriculture Business Marketing or related field preferred.

Strong agricultural background or interest in the ag industry.

Prior sales or customer service experience is a plus.

Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.

Strong written verbal and electronic communication skills.

Proficient computer skills

Self-motivated customer-focused and eager to learn.

Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

Must have and maintain a clean driving record.

Willingness to operate equipment for demonstration purposes after training.

Travel

Up to 2550% travel for customer visits events and training.

Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Standing walking sitting using hands talking hearing

• Working conditions are indoor and quiet

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

SEE YOURSELF AT ZIEGLER

Founded in 1914 Ziegler is a third-generation family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30 locations in Minnesota Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits work/life balance and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!

The pay range for this position is

$17.47 to $20.95

Starting wage is dependent on skills experience education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicants location. Along with competitive pay full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:

• Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance

• 15 days of PTO your first year accrual starts day 1

• 9 paid holidays

• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match

• HSA (Health Savings Account) Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance FSA & EAP

• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave

• Fitness membership discount

• Education Assistance

At Ziegler Inc. were committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.