Horticulture Summer Sales Intern

Job summary

Build relationships with growers to promote BASF solutions and support field tours and product demonstrations. Lead a field-scale project and scout fields to gain technical insights while collaborating with internal teams.

Job details

Horticulture Summer Sales Intern – Grow Your Future with BASF As a Horticulture Summer Sales Intern, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of agriculture while building your own career foundation. Internship Details: Duration: 4 months (Summer 2027) Location: London or Guelph, ON Compensation: $25 - $32 / Hour Welcome to BASF We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions! Why Join Us? This isn’t your average internship. At BASF, you’ll: Make an Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that support farmers, strengthen relationships in our communities and drive sustainability. Build Your Network: Develop lasting relationships with mentors, managers, and peers who will guide and support your career journey. Learn by Doing: Gain practical, hands-on experience in sales, agronomy, and customer engagement that translates into real-world skills. Grow Your Career: Explore career paths and gain visibility into potential full-time opportunities, including our Professional Development Program (PDP). Have Fun: Participate in field tours, networking events, and team activities that make your summer both rewarding as it is memorable. What You’ll Learn: How to manage a customer portfolio and drive innovation in the field. The ins and outs of BASF’s product line and how it supports sustainable agriculture. Communication, leadership, and decision-making skills that will serve you in any career path. What You’ll Do: Build relationships with growers and promote BASF solutions. Support field tours, events, and product demonstrations. Lead a field-scale project and scout fields to gain technical insights. Collaborate with BASF teams to grow the business and your skills. Travel within your assigned territory. What We’re Looking For: You’re currently enrolled in an agriculture or related degree program. You’re passionate about ag, sustainability, and making a difference. You’re a strong communicator, organized, and ready to learn. You have a valid driver’s license and are open to travel. Being bilingual an asset To be eligible for this internship, you must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and returning to studies following the internship. Applications from individuals who have already graduated will not be considered. Ready to grow with us? Apply now and let’s shape the future of agriculture—together. About Us BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters. Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here. Diversity is our greatest strength! Join us in shaping the future as part of a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunity – regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability, or personal beliefs. Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day. By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed. United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth. Privacy Statement BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com to report fraud. Pay Transparency BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $25 - $32 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”.

What you’ll do

Build relationships with growers to promote BASF solutions and support field tours and product demonstrations. Lead a field-scale project and scout fields to gain technical insights while collaborating with internal teams.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an agriculture or related degree program and returning to studies after the internship. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sales
• Agronomy
• Customer Engagement
• Relationship Management
• Field Scouting
• Communication
• Leadership
• Decision-making
• Organization
• Sustainable Agriculture

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Sales
• Science & Research
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Manufacturing