Ag Equipment Sales Intern
Summer 2027 – Salina, KS
Great Plains Manufacturing, a Kubota Company, is currently taking applications for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. These internships will be on-site in the Salina, KS area.
Our Summer Interns work full-time from Mid-May to Early-August and earn $20 per hour. Engineering interns enjoy a 4-day work week with a work schedule of Monday to Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Housing is provided for interns who currently reside outside the Salina, KS area.
Each of our Summer Interns complete a project with a mentor and supportive peers, allowing them to apply their college knowledge in the workplace and gain practical work experience. We also organize activities during the summer to give you the opportunity to get to know other interns and Great Plains employees through casual events like laser tag, paintball, bowling, and community events.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Train with multiple departments of the company to learn various aspects of the business from product inception, production, retail, and after-sales support, as well as Parts, Service, and Warranty Administration departments.
- Perform as an Inside Sales person on the phone offering product information and some technical information to dealers and end users, learning dealership relationship management.
- Assist current Inside Sales staff to coordinate the daily activities of dealer certification program maintenance.
- Collaborate with Territory Managers and Product Specialists to learn the business from the field sales view.
- Assist team members to set-up and work display at Farm Shows.
- Review and validate new design projects through the Stage Gate Development Process with the Product Manager and Sales Agronomist.
- Refine and maintain competitive pricing program and data base with Sales Management team.
- Assist Sales Agronomist with PowerPoint development for use in meetings and distribution to field sales force.
- Occasional travel may be required to visit dealerships or attend trade shows with the sales team.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Current college student enrolled in a 4-year degree program in Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Ag Systems Technology, Engineering, Ag Mechanization or similar discipline, with at least 2 years of courses completed
- Willingness to live within commuting distance of the Salina, KS area for the duration of the Summer
- Housing will be provided within a 20-mile radius of your assigned location, if needed.
- Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week) during the Summer
- Ability to travel to any location within the United States; current U.S. Passport helpful, as travel to Canada may also be possible
- Completed at least 30 credit hours by beginning of internship
- Self-motivated with good project management, organization and planning skills
- Ability to communicate plans and information in a concise, effective manner in both verbal and written forms
- Exhibit a willingness to learn
- Critical thinking skills and a positive approach to solving problems
- Team player mindset and outstanding interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to the Salina, KS area and commute to and from work and activities throughout the Summer
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Skilled and confident in public speaking, including delivering presentations to large audiences
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening test within a week of your first day of employment
- Providing, upon your first day of employment, satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and your completion of an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9
Application Process & Timeline:
- Interviews for Summer 2027 Internships will begin in Fall 2026 and continue through Spring 2027; postings will remain open until all positions are filled.
- Due to the volume of applications received, only the candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Individual application-status updates will not be provided. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Great Plains Manufacturing and the time and effort you have taken to apply.
Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.
Skills Required
- Current enrollment in a four-year college degree program in Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Agricultural Systems Technology, Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, or a similar discipline
- At least two years of college coursework completed
- At least 30 credit hours completed by the beginning of the internship
- Willingness to live within commuting distance of Salina, Kansas, for the summer
- Ability to work full-time on-site, 40 hours per week, during the summer
- Ability to travel anywhere in the United States; travel to Canada may also be possible
- Current U.S. passport helpful for possible travel to Canada
- Self-motivation and good project management, organization, and planning skills
- Ability to communicate plans and information effectively in verbal and written form
- Willingness to learn
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Team-oriented mindset and strong interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Public speaking skills, including delivering presentations to large audiences
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the Salina area and during the summer
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening
- Satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States
- Completion of Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9
What We Do
Great Plains Ag, a division of Great Plains Mfg., Inc., has been a leader in seeding and tillage equipment since its inception in 1976. Based in Salina, Kansas, the company is a leading producer of grain drills, vertical tillage, hybrid tillage, planters, and compact drills.
