At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world.
We are seeking an energetic and customer-focused Summer Sales and Solutions Intern to join our team. As our intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the USA Sales Team while developing a comprehensive understanding of the dairy-industry, relationship-based sales and Semex's innovative solutions portfolio. Working alongside experienced sales and technical professionals, the intern will learn how Semex delivers value to dairy producers through industry-leading genetics, reproductive technologies, and herd management solutions.
What You Will do:
- Gain hands-on exposure to the Semex sales process in the U.S. market, including prospecting, customer engagement, solution-based selling, and account management.
- Develop a foundational understanding of the Semex Solutions portfolio, including Ai24, Elevate, Immunity+, Embryos, and Milc solutions, and how they support dairy producer success.
- Shadow top-performing sales representatives and technical support team members to observe best practices in customer relationship management and consultative sales.
- Build proficiency in a variety of herd management software platforms and understand how data-driven insights contribute to producer decision-making.
- Gain extensive exposure to the growing Beef-on-Dairy segment and its impact on dairy operations and profitability.
- Obtain valuable on-farm experience working with dairy operations ranging from 100 to 100,000 cows across diverse regions of the United States.
- Participate in customer visits, industry events, and educational opportunities to strengthen knowledge of the dairy industry and Semex's role within it.
- Provide weekly updates to the National Key Account Manager, highlighting accomplishments, learning opportunities, project milestones, and progress toward established goals.
- Apply knowledge and experiences gained throughout the internship to complete a comprehensive end-of-summer dairy industry project, demonstrating key learnings and business insights.
What You Need to Succeed:
- College students pursuing a bachelor's degree in agriculture, animal or dairy science, genetics, or a related field are preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated, able to handle multiple tasks, adjust priorities, manage time, and meet deadlines
Additional Information:
- This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical industry knowledge and key business skills
- Flexible working hours are available, and remote work may be considered
- Significant travel is required and provides valuable opportunities to work directly with customers and industry professionals in a variety of production environments
- This is a full-time Summer internship position working 40 hours per week
The deadline to apply for this position is Friday, October 16, 2026.
This position offers a minimum starting salary of $17/hour, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications.
At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!
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Semex encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting [email protected].
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in agriculture, animal science, dairy science, genetics, or a related field
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated and able to handle multiple tasks, adjust priorities, manage time, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the summer internship
- Willingness and ability to travel significantly and work on dairy farms
What We Do
Semex is a farmer-owned Canadian company providing genetic solutions for dairy and beef cattle producers. It develops and delivers innovative genetics and reproductive services, including dairy and beef semen, live bulls, and embryo services, alongside broader dairy solutions. With distribution in 80 countries, Semex combines research and reproductive technology to help farmers improve herd health and meet growing demand for milk and meat.
