GMK Energy Intern Southern

InsightFS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with 23 branches across the state and the upper peninsula of Michigan. The cooperative serves approximately 50,000 customers in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. InsightFS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving over 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

About the role

This internship is designed to build upon a candidate's demonstrated entrepreneurial drive by providing hands-on experience in energy products and equipment, customer accounts, delivery and logistical management, marketing concepts, sales, territory maintenance, and other critical functions required to sustain and grow a profitable sales territory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sales and delivery of energy products to key customer accounts under the direct supervision of the Location Manager and/or Energy Sales Manager.
• Support the facilitation of company goals and objectives to grow the business.
• Provide assistance with and implement sales strategies that generate profitable sales to existing and prospective customers within a specific region.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with customers, industry representatives, and employees.
• Participate in and facilitate the development of a strategic project that adds value to the department.
• Conduct marketing research and analysis in conjunction with your project.
• Customize and produce advertising and sales support materials, including direct mailers, literature, presentations, program introductions, and other materials.
• Understand the various roles and structure of the Energy Division and work collaboratively with all areas to identify opportunities for improved customer service.
• Project a positive, professional image in all interactions with customers, industry representatives, and employees.
• Maintain company vehicle and perform basic maintenance as needed.
• Follow GROWMARK's Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Marketing, Communications, or Agriculture degree at a 4-year university, with a status of at least a second-semester junior or first-semester senior in good academic standing at the time the internship begins.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training, including education on GROWMARK's policies.