Territory Sales Intern

Job Summary: Support necessary sales activities involving external customers within a specific, assigned geographic area. JOb Responsibilities: Shadow Territory Sales Manager’s and/or Technical Service Manager’s during promotional / sales calls to retailers, distributors, key growers, and other key stakeholders throughout assigned sales territory. Assist Territory Sales Managers with presentations at key grower / customer meetings. Represent UPL at trade shows, meetings, and conventions within territory. Assist Territory Sales Manager and/or Technical Service Manager with demo / trial work within territory. Hands-on agronomic training by Territory Sales Manager’s and/or Technical Service Manager’s via crop scouting, product claim investigations, and trial work. Assist Territory Sales Manager with any other territory functions as deemed necessary by Territory Sales Manager and/or Regional Sales Manager. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or higher degree in Agronomy, Crop Sciences, Soil Science and/or related field. Valid driver’s license required. Customer service skills required to listen to the concerns of a customer and be able to address their needs. Interpersonal skills required to work with a wide variety of people each day, build relationships and network Must possess the ability to work within a highly regulated area. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Proficient Microsoft Office skills required including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. UPL COMPETENCIES : Adaptability & Resilience : Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace Entrepreneurial Mindset : Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities Results Orientations : Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation Strategic Orientation : Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers