Job Details

As 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.

Purpose

Sales Internship position within Syngenta’s Commercial team, offering hands-on experience in agricultural sales and customer relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support territory sales managers with customer visits and field demonstrations
• Assist in collecting and analysing market data and sales trends
• Help maintain customer relationship management (CRM) database
• Participate in product training sessions and field days
• Create sales reports and presentations
• Support the development of sales materials and customer communications
• Use of CRM (SFDC)  tool for customer data

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics or related field
• Strong interest in agricultural sales and crop protection
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within assigned territory
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of agricultural practices and crop production

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain practical experience in agricultural sales
• Develop customer relationship management skills
• Learn about Syngenta’s product portfolio and solutions
• Understanding of agricultural markets and trends
• Experience with sales analytics and reporting

* Available in Mkushi and Lusaka

Tenure of Contract

• one to six months contract