ALCIVIA
Grain Sales Internship
ALCIVIA, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, United States, 53527
ALCIVIA
is looking to add a
Grain Sales
Intern
at our
Cottage Grove Headquarters location . Are you looking for an Internship where work-life balance is respected, honest effort is rewarded, and your contribution is appreciated? You're looking for ALCIVIA.
Work Location:
1401 Landmark Drive, Cottage Grove, WI 53527.
Weekly Work Schedule Summer Hours:
Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm.
2025 ALCIVIA Internship Program Dates:
May 19, 2025 through August 8, 2025.There is the potential to start earlier than May 19th and potential to work past August 8th.ALCIVIA Internship Program Benefits:
The goal of our Internship Program is to give you wonderful hands-on, real-life experience and to attract and develop future employees and leaders in our Cooperative. We have received feedback that our internships are very hands-on, allow independence, and offer opportunities to explore other areas of the business.
Flexible work schedules for studentsPractical experienceShadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful professionals at ALCIVIAGet time to spend in any of our six Business Units to get experience in other divisions with designated ride-a-long daysOpportunity to network within Agricultural IndustryPaid InternshipHighly competitive wagesALCIVIA is a leading, member-owned agricultural and energy cooperative located in Wisconsin and serving customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. We provide expertise, service, and products in the areas of agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, and grain, and have a full portfolio of options for competitive operating loans and input financing. Learn more at
https://www.alcivia.com/
Company Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXksxCuX2AkInternship Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjPOvoL_4r8Visit our Company Social Media Accounts:
Facebook and LinkedIn.Grain Sales Intern Essential Responsibilities:
The Grain Sales Internship at ALCIVIA is designed to provide you with education through real life experiences and to gain experience & knowledge in grain origination, merchandising, commodities procurement, and grain production. During this Internship, you will receive hands-on and real life work experiences within operations/production, in-office, and on-farm.
Grain Production : Assist members with loading and unloading corn/beans/wheat. Keep accurate records of grain inventory and transactions. Operate the Grain Scale which includes sample test and weigh grain on all inbound & outbound product loads, accurately grade grain, document the sample testing and issuing scale tickets through our computer system. Help Load and unload trucks and railcars. Shadow and help understand elevator operations.Grain Origination : Shadow and assist in the total process of collecting and selling grain (purchasing, selling, storage, logistics, etc.). This will involve doing ride-a-longs (going out with our Grain Marketing Specialists to work face-to-face with grain producers on farm) or shadowing team members within our office within the Grain business unit. You will get to shadow and work on cash markets, help understand regional markets, practice cold calling, and get farmgate experience.Merchandising : Work with our Merchandising Team to help understand different kinds of contract execution, hedging, origination, and learn domestic grain markets. Proactively strategize and execute procurement efforts to create a competitive advantage within the marketplace. Analyze market trends to anticipate product needs and plan accordingly.Supports a team-oriented environment by interacting in a professional, collaborative, and respectful manner with all employees, clients, customers and/or vendors.Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing expert advice on products and services.Ensure customer satisfaction by offering timely and effective solutions to meet their needs.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.Participate in training and development programs to stay updated on product offerings and sales techniques.Other duties as assigned.Requirements
Grain Sales Intern Required Skills & Qualifications:
Working toward Bachelors or Associates Degree in Agriculture related fieldMust have valid driver's license and reliable transportation to workStrong computer and technology skillsExcellent written and verbal communications skillsStrong enthusiasm for building internal and external relationshipsEmbrace goals and goal setting to grow your careerSelf-directed and focuses on taking actionStrong organization and time management skillsAccept responsibility while maintaining integrityPositive attitudeMust be able to lift at least 50 poundsWork in grain dustWork in outdoor conditionsSafety first mindsetFind your place in a positive, supportive atmosphere where opportunity is always growing, with a team that believes in its mission. Enjoy a job that grows along with you as your skills and talents evolve, while fueling the needs of your family, friends, and billions of others who depend on agriculture. Visit our Careers page to view all our current openings at
https://www.alcivia.com/careers/
ALCIVIA Locations:
https://www.alcivia.com/connect/locations/
is looking to add a
Grain Sales
Intern
at our
Cottage Grove Headquarters location . Are you looking for an Internship where work-life balance is respected, honest effort is rewarded, and your contribution is appreciated? You're looking for ALCIVIA.
Work Location:
1401 Landmark Drive, Cottage Grove, WI 53527.
Weekly Work Schedule Summer Hours:
Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm.
2025 ALCIVIA Internship Program Dates:
May 19, 2025 through August 8, 2025.There is the potential to start earlier than May 19th and potential to work past August 8th.ALCIVIA Internship Program Benefits:
The goal of our Internship Program is to give you wonderful hands-on, real-life experience and to attract and develop future employees and leaders in our Cooperative. We have received feedback that our internships are very hands-on, allow independence, and offer opportunities to explore other areas of the business.
Flexible work schedules for studentsPractical experienceShadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful professionals at ALCIVIAGet time to spend in any of our six Business Units to get experience in other divisions with designated ride-a-long daysOpportunity to network within Agricultural IndustryPaid InternshipHighly competitive wagesALCIVIA is a leading, member-owned agricultural and energy cooperative located in Wisconsin and serving customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. We provide expertise, service, and products in the areas of agronomy, animal nutrition, energy, and grain, and have a full portfolio of options for competitive operating loans and input financing. Learn more at
https://www.alcivia.com/
Company Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXksxCuX2AkInternship Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjPOvoL_4r8Visit our Company Social Media Accounts:
Facebook and LinkedIn.Grain Sales Intern Essential Responsibilities:
The Grain Sales Internship at ALCIVIA is designed to provide you with education through real life experiences and to gain experience & knowledge in grain origination, merchandising, commodities procurement, and grain production. During this Internship, you will receive hands-on and real life work experiences within operations/production, in-office, and on-farm.
Grain Production : Assist members with loading and unloading corn/beans/wheat. Keep accurate records of grain inventory and transactions. Operate the Grain Scale which includes sample test and weigh grain on all inbound & outbound product loads, accurately grade grain, document the sample testing and issuing scale tickets through our computer system. Help Load and unload trucks and railcars. Shadow and help understand elevator operations.Grain Origination : Shadow and assist in the total process of collecting and selling grain (purchasing, selling, storage, logistics, etc.). This will involve doing ride-a-longs (going out with our Grain Marketing Specialists to work face-to-face with grain producers on farm) or shadowing team members within our office within the Grain business unit. You will get to shadow and work on cash markets, help understand regional markets, practice cold calling, and get farmgate experience.Merchandising : Work with our Merchandising Team to help understand different kinds of contract execution, hedging, origination, and learn domestic grain markets. Proactively strategize and execute procurement efforts to create a competitive advantage within the marketplace. Analyze market trends to anticipate product needs and plan accordingly.Supports a team-oriented environment by interacting in a professional, collaborative, and respectful manner with all employees, clients, customers and/or vendors.Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing expert advice on products and services.Ensure customer satisfaction by offering timely and effective solutions to meet their needs.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.Participate in training and development programs to stay updated on product offerings and sales techniques.Other duties as assigned.Requirements
Grain Sales Intern Required Skills & Qualifications:
Working toward Bachelors or Associates Degree in Agriculture related fieldMust have valid driver's license and reliable transportation to workStrong computer and technology skillsExcellent written and verbal communications skillsStrong enthusiasm for building internal and external relationshipsEmbrace goals and goal setting to grow your careerSelf-directed and focuses on taking actionStrong organization and time management skillsAccept responsibility while maintaining integrityPositive attitudeMust be able to lift at least 50 poundsWork in grain dustWork in outdoor conditionsSafety first mindsetFind your place in a positive, supportive atmosphere where opportunity is always growing, with a team that believes in its mission. Enjoy a job that grows along with you as your skills and talents evolve, while fueling the needs of your family, friends, and billions of others who depend on agriculture. Visit our Careers page to view all our current openings at
https://www.alcivia.com/careers/
ALCIVIA Locations:
https://www.alcivia.com/connect/locations/