Ag Equipment Sales Intern

Ag Equipment Sales Intern

Summer 2026

Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., a global manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment, is seeking an Ag Equipment Sales Intern for Summer 2026 to join our Inside Sales Team for our Ag Division. This position will be based on-site in the Great Plains Corporate offices in Salina, KS. Some travel may be required.

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
• 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

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.