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 Ziegler’s 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 Ziegler’s 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 Ziegler’s 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 Bachelor’s 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 25–50% travel for customer visits, events, and training.

· Occasional overnight travel may be required.