Agriculture Sales Intern (California) - Summer '26

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

"We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you."

Job Title

Sales Intern (California)

Role Overview :

Are you looking for an Ag Sales internship to kick off your career? Have you been on the hunt for a company with brilliant minds, endless learning opportunities, and 100+ years of legacy? Are you interested in gaining professional experience in agriculture during a 12-16-week program?

Come work for Wilbur-Ellis, a company where many senior leaders started their career as interns. Make a difference, work with the best, and grow with us!

About the PLOT Internship Program :

Our 12-week PLOT (Professional Leaders of Tomorrow) Internship Program gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while focusing on a key project for the team. You'll gain new skills, apply what you learn, and present your findings directly to leadership. You will get to connect with interns in other areas of the business and attend learning sessions to grow your knowledge. This is more than just an internship - it's your chance to make a real impact, build industry knowledge, and sharpen your abilities in a dynamic, results-driven environment. Successful completion of the PLOT program can also earn you a scholarship between $1,000 and $3,000!

A Sample of What You'll Do in this Role :

Learn about our products, services, industries, and operations

Learn different aspects of the sales cycle and different techniques used for agricultural sales

Support Sales Representatives, field scouts, operations, and distribution staff to gain a well-rounded understanding of how the product reaches growers

Gain experience field scouting and using agricultural mapping technology

Gain marketing knowledge by completing the key placement of field signs and participating in local field days

Conform to the normal working hours of the Wilbur-Ellis location

Support the employer, keep the employer's business confidential, and work for the employer's best interest

Submit a final project in a PowerPoint presentation of the internship

What You Bring to the Role :

College student majoring in Agriculture, Plant Science, Ag Business, or a related field is preferred

Knowledge and / or experience with agricultural operations or agricultural sales is preferred

Comply with company safety standards including a clean driving record

Willingness and desire to work overtime hours and occasional Saturdays

Ability to safely operate company machinery within state laws and company policies and guidelines

Ability to repetitively bend, kneel, and walk long distances while working in a non-climate-controlled environment and outside in inclement weather

What Makes You a Great Fit :

You have excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

You have strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities

You're skilled in creative and critical thinking to achieve goals

You can remain detail oriented with a wide range of responsibilities

You have a desire to learn about new things and are open to always improving

You're a self-starter who is punctual with a strong work ethic

You enjoy building relationships with cross-functional team members such as sales representatives, branch management, operation staff, and customers

Compensation and Benefits :

The compensation for this position ranges from $21.44 to $28.63 per hour. Please note that wages may vary depending on skills and experience.

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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