Dairy Sales, Genetics and Consulting Intern: Eastern USA
Genus PLC
Summary
Are you passionate about the dairy industry and ready to kickstart your career with a global leader in animal genetics? ABS Global, a Genus Company, is offering a hands-on, career-shaping opportunity as a Dairy Sales, Genetics, and Consulting Intern. This isn’t your average internship — it’s your chance to gain real-world experience alongside industry experts, receive top-tier training, and make a tangible impact on farms across the Eastern United States region.
Job description
You Will
- Gain an understanding of genetic programs, prospecting, business building, and customer relationship management.
- Understand the general farm operation and handling cattle including reproductive skills and safety procedures.
- Acquire knowledge in seeking new ways to deliver value to customers in co-operation with the commercial sales team, technical service team and new business development.
- Gain exposure to real industry seminars, producer meetings and in-house meetings and publications.
- Assist Sales Reps on their route with deliveries, service, sales calls and with ABS udder care products.
- Learn and help with record analysis and reproductive consulting.
- Ensure ABS Global is a healthy and safe environment to work by observing both the company safety rules and the policies/guideline.
- Uphold the Genus core values, mission and vision.
- Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
- Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications: (required)
- Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Dairy or related field.
- Experience in dairy farm operations.
- Strong Communication skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Available for 12 weeks during the summer.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passion for the dairy industry.
- Proficiency in PCDart, DC305, and/or BoviSynch software.
- Certification in Artificial Insemination.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Dairy or related field.
- Experience in dairy farm operations.
- Strong Communication skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Available for 12 weeks during the summer.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Passion for the dairy industry.
- Proficiency in PCDart, DC305, and/or BoviSynch software.
- Certification in Artificial Insemination.
Benefits
- Paid Internship
- Relocation Stipend
- Housing Recommendations
- Two All-Expenses-Paid Trips
- Work Truck
Company overview
Genus PLC is a leading global biotechnology company specializing in animal genetics and agricultural technology. Founded in 1933 and headquartered in Basingstoke, UK, the company is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange as part of the FTSE 250 Index. Genus operates through two main business units: ABS Global, which provides bovine genetics and reproductive services for dairy and beef cattle, and PIC (Pig Improvement Company), which offers porcine genetics for pork production. The company leverages advanced biotechnology including gene editing, reproductive biology, and next-generation breeding technologies to develop genetically superior breeding animals. With operations spanning 30 countries across six continents and distribution to over 50 additional markets, Genus serves more than 40,000 beef and dairy producers worldwide. The company's innovative solutions help farmers raise healthier herds, improve food production efficiency, and reduce environmental impact while contributing to global food security. Genus employs approximately 1,400-3,300 professionals globally and generates annual revenues around $870 million.