Grain Origination Sales Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

Cargill’s Ag & Trading connects agricultural producers to food, feed and industrial customers through a seamless supply chain. We help our customers contend in the global market and efficiently deliver products from origins to destinations through our marketing, sourcing, originating, storing, trading, consulting and processing of grain, oilseeds and sustainable agriculture products and solutions. Ag & Trading business reaches across Canada, United States & Mexico with an expansive asset footprint including over 200 grain elevators, export/import facilities, oilseed crush plants, biodiesel facilities, and farm service centers.

This internship will provide students an opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a sales, risk management, carbon markets and grain origination environment. Students will gain hands-on experience working on business projects within our sales and origination function, working with grain producers over the phone and on the farm.

Responsibilities

• Assist Strategic Farm Representatives and Grain Origination Merchants, and other personnel in identifying and developing customer solutions and services, as well as regional grain origination objectives.

Programming

With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction. As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities. Throughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops across the U.S.

• Internships are typically 12 weeks in duration.
• Interns are paid hourly for time worked.
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work.
• Travel approximately 50% or less.
• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship, co-op or full-time position to return the following year.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify
• Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Pay

The expected hourly rate for this position is $20.63 - $28.56. Compensation decisions are dependent on graduation date and eligibility for full-time employment.

Network and Development

Your development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from the early career team, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor.

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive, and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives.

Locations

Various U.S. Locations – including, but may not be limited to: Linden, IN; Minneapolis, MN; St. Louis, IL; Olathe, KS; Sidney, OH; and West Memphis, AR.

Office and Field Setting with travel approximately 50% or less. Frequent travel by personal vehicle within assigned region for meetings.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program (all majors considered) graduating between December 2027 and August 2028
• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Valid driver’s license in the United States
• Willing and able to travel approximately 50% as needed
• Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2027)
• Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an internship opportunity anywhere in the U.S.
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance
• Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
• You must have a safe driving history; a motor vehicle record history will be reviewed

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program with a major in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture Management or similar agricultural subject area
• Current access or can obtain access to personal vehicle for use of travel within assigned sales region for duration of internship
• Overall 3.0 GPA or higher based off of a 4.0 scale
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence decision-making
• Leadership skills and experience