VAS is seeking a Farm Performance Consultant intern to represent our suite of software products in the US market. This is a sales and consulting internship that includes sales training, on-farm sales experience, on-farm consulting and close interaction with full-time staff, including support staff and senior leadership.
Location:
Will work and/or can be based out of Texas.
Internship Timeline:
May – Create goals and establish the start and end dates
June – In-person orientation with VAS mentor to learn all things VAS (Sales, Support, Product, Marketing etc.)
July/August – Immerse within the VAS FPC team and customer/prospects to work towards the goal of your internship
August – Exit presentation
Major Areas of Accountability:
Gain an understanding of the VAS suite of software products and be able to accurately relay the benefits of those products to VAS customers and prospects.
Be willing to work with VAS full-time staff as well as independently calling on customers.
Represent VAS in a professional and friendly manner at all times.
Provide detailed feedback on the summer experience, customer and prospect feedback as well as needs within the industry
Complete administrative tasks such as weekly reports, expense reports and other items on a routine basis
Establish goals for the internship with your VAS mentor so that a plan is in place for success
Within the goals, a specific focus or project will be developed and agreed upon to set the direction of the internship
An exit presentation will be scheduled for VAS to learn of the successes throughout the internship
Qualifications:
Preference toward a career in the dairy industry upon graduation
Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, preference for dairy, beef or ag communications/sales
Strong work ethic and accountability
Aggressive sales and service person who is self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must possess communication and people skills
Willingness to learn and develop both personally and professionally
Computer skills are required
Applications will close on November 20th, 2026.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, preferably dairy, beef, or agricultural communications/sales
- Strong work ethic and accountability
- Sales and service orientation with self-motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and people skills
- Willingness to learn and develop personally and professionally
- Computer skills
- Interest in pursuing a career in the dairy industry after graduation
What We Do
We Create Value We do more than produce and market semen from high caliber sires. We aim to create value for farmers by striving to understand each farm’s individual needs and goals. Our innovative genetic programs and reproductive services make the difference at the farm level. Using customized programs, specific to each producer's needs, we promise to improve individual herd profitability. We Build Trust Trust is built on the foundation to provide top quality products and services that deliver on their promise. We commit to providing such programs and services every day. Our unique product development testing standards are the most rigorous and accurate in the world, and are the clearest statement of our commitment to gaining your trust. We Deliver Results Our people, who have a passion for the business, can be counted on to deliver beyond expectation. We consistently deliver high impact genetic results and strategies to maximize herd profitability. We provide services to improve each farm's reproductive performance and capitalize on genetic investments. We take our responsibility seriously – to deliver excellence through our products, programs and services that generate profit for the progressive farms we work with around the world.
