Branded Products Intern (CA, CO, MI, OR, TX, WA)

**Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!****Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.****“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”****Our Summer Internship Program:** Our Summer Internship Program (PLOT) offers an opportunity to gain meaningful experience in Branded Products while building the foundation for a successful career. During this 12-week program, you'll learn from industry professionals, tackle real-world projects, and develop working knowledge of product management, brand strategy, commercialization, customer insights, and product lifecycle management within the agricultural industry. You'll have the opportunity to present your internship learnings directly to leadership. This is more than just an internship. It's your chance to make a real impact, build professional knowledge, and sharpen your abilities in a dynamic, results-driven environment. Successful completion of the PLOT program can also earn you a scholarship between $1,000 and $3,000. **Role Overview:** As a Wilbur-Ellis Branded Products Intern, you'll gain experience in product strategy, portfolio management, market analysis, and commercialization initiatives. You'll work closely with the Branded Products team to support projects that help bring innovative products and solutions to customers across the agricultural industry. Responsibilities may include conducting market and competitive research, analyzing customer and product performance data, supporting product launch activities, assisting with product positioning and messaging, developing sales and marketing support materials, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, operations, and product development. You'll have the opportunity to share your ideas, contribute innovative solutions, and provide a unique perspective while supporting strategic initiatives that drive product growth and customer success. At the conclusion of your internship, you'll prepare and present a final PowerPoint presentation highlighting your project work, key learnings, and overall experience. **What You Bring to the Role:** As an intern, we understand you may not already have extensive professional experience. We are seeking a college student pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Marketing, Business Administration, Agronomy, Economics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related field with an interest in product management, marketing, and agriculture. Overall, we are looking for someone with strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills; attention to detail and problem-solving abilities; the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively; intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn; a self-starter who is eager to contribute ideas and collaborate across teams; and someone who brings their full self to work each day. We want to help you grow, and we want to learn from you, too. **Examples of What You May Gain:** * Exposure to branded product strategy and portfolio management within a leading agribusiness organization* Experience supporting product commercialization, market analysis, and product lifecycle initiatives* Opportunities to collaborate with product management, marketing, sales, operations, and business leadership teams* Development of analytical, project management, communication, and strategic thinking skills* Hands-on experience evaluating market trends, customer needs, competitive insights, and product performance* Exposure to product positioning, customer value propositions, and go-to-market strategies* Mentorship from experienced product management and business professionals* A deeper understanding of how branded products are developed, positioned, launched, and managed throughout their lifecycle* Real-world experience contributing to projects that support innovation, customer success, and business growth across the agricultural industry **Compensation and Benefits:** * In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $17.00 to $24.00 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience.*Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.****Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:***Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.***Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer***Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.***Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people***Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.***Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce***Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr