Dairy Sales, Genetics, and Consulting Intern

Role Overview

Are you passionate about the dairy industry and ready to kickstart your career with a global leader in animal genetics? ABS Global, a Genus Company, is offering a hands-on, career-shaping opportunity as a Dairy Sales, Genetics, and Consulting Intern. This isn’t your average internship — it’s your chance to gain real-world experience alongside industry experts, receive top-tier training, and make a tangible impact on farms across the Midwest United States region.

The hourly compensation range for this position is ($17 - $18) USD. The compensation provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This position will close for applications on November 30th.

You Will

You will:

• Gain an understanding of genetic programs, prospecting, business building, and customer relationship management.
• Understand the general farm operation and handling cattle including reproductive skills and safety procedures. 
• Acquire knowledge in seeking new ways to deliver value to customers in co-operation with the commercial sales team, technical service team and new business development. 
• Gain exposure to real industry seminars, producer meetings and in-house meetings and publications.
• Assist Sales Reps on their route with deliveries, service, sales calls and with ABS udder care products.   
• Learn and help with record analysis and reproductive consulting.
• Ensure ABS Global is a healthy and safe environment to work by observing both the company safety rules and the policies/guideline. 
• Uphold the Genus core values, mission and vision.
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
• Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Dairy or related field.
• Experience in dairy farm operations.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Available for 12 weeks during the summer.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for the dairy industry.
• Proficiency in PCDart, DC305, and/or BoviSynch software.
• Certification in Artificial Insemination.

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

Collaborate as One Team

Create Value for Customers

Innovate with Purpose

Never stop improving

ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products.  Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941.  We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network.  We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

Benefits Overview

Internships at Genus are not eligible for benefits. However, we offer paid internships with competitive compensation. Permanent roles at Genus come with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and ETO (employee time off). Interns who excel in their roles are often considered for permanent positions after their internship.

•    Relocation stipend and Housing recommendations available if needed! •    Two all-expenses paid trips to company headquarters (Madison, WI area) for North American Internship program engagement.•    Business Equipment for this role includes a Work Truck.

For more information on our student program, please visit- https://earlycareer.genusplc.com/

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. 

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