About this role
The GENEX Commercial Internship provides a hands-on opportunity to learn how GENEX supports members and customers through genetics, reproductive solutions, herd management programs, and consultative service . The intern will work alongside commercial team members to build industry knowledge, gain exposure to customer-facing activities, and complete meaningful projects that support business priorities and the member experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercial and Customer Experience
- Ride along with commercial team members and observe customer consultations, service calls, and account planning activities.
- Learn how GENEX solutions are positioned to address customer goals and operational needs.
- Support preparation and follow-up for customer visits, events, meetings, and other commercial activities.
Product and Industry Knowledge
- Develop working knowledge of GENEX genetics, reproductive solutions, herd management programs, and value-added services.
- Build understanding of dairy and beef production systems, customer segments, and current industry opportunities and challenges.
- Participate in assigned training, field learning, and team meetings.
Business Analysis and Project Work
- Collect, organize, and analyze business or customer information for an assigned commercial project.
- Identify observations, trends, and potential opportunities, and summarize findings for the commercial team.
- Prepare and deliver a final presentation outlining the project, learning, and recommendations.
Sales and Marketing Support
- Assist with customer communications, sales materials, lead follow-up, market research, and campaign support as assigned.
- Help maintain accurate and timely information in applicable business systems and tracking tools.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to understand how marketing, product, operations, and customer service support commercial execution.
Professional Growth and Representation
- Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, accountability, and a willingness to learn from feedback.
- Follow all company policies, safety expectations, confidentiality requirements, and applicable animal-care and farm biosecurity practices.
- Represent GENEX professionally and positively with members, customers, employees, and industry partners.
REQUIREMENTS
- Currently pursuing a degree in agriculture, animal science, dairy science, agribusiness, marketing, business, communications, or a related field .
- Interest in agriculture, livestock production, genetics, reproductive management, sales, marketing, or customer service.
- Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills .
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivated, organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfort using Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn additional business systems.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned area and work in farm or field environments, as needed.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements, when travel is required.
- Previous livestock, dairy, beef, agriculture, sales, or customer-service experience is preferred.