Company: Syngenta

Location: Guelph, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 22:59:29 GMT

Job description: Company DescriptionAbout SyngentaAs a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.Job DescriptionAbout UsWe invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Sales team is currently seeking an Agronomic Sales Assistant Intern in Ontario. As an Agronomic Sales Assistant Intern, you will work alongside our sales team to provide outstanding customer service and support to growers and retailers.Accountabilities

• Coordinate field trials and analyze results
• Provide support to the sales team within your territory
• Support in providing superior customer service to growers and retailers
• Gain valuable experience in agricultural practices, knowledge of our products, and direct interaction with grower and retail customers

Duration: April 2025 – August 2025QualificationsRequirements

• A positive attitude, excitement for learning, and passion for agriculture
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university in Agriculture, Science, Business or related field
• ‘G’ class license
• Ability to lift a max weight of 50lbs
• Comfortable driving long distances

You might also have:

• Prior experience in research is considered an asset
• Previous relevant summer experience is considered an asset, however all experience levels and academic disciplines are welcome to apply

Syngenta Intern Scholarship Program:

• All students hired into a Syngenta Internship role will have the opportunity to apply for 1 of 9 exclusive scholarships valued at $2000 each.
• This program is designed to recognize and reward a commitment to academic excellence, and foster continued growth and development of our team

Additional InformationSyngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Syngenta Contact Information:
If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk atSyngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is able to accommodate persons with disabilities. For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact#LI-DNI