Central Sales Intern - Decatur, IL Launch Your Career with ADM’s Summer Internship Program Gain meaningful, hands-on experience during a rewarding 12-week internship at one of ADM’s North American locations. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business, develop practical skills and contribute to projects that support real business needs. ADM offers competitive pay for this full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship. Depending on your assigned location and distance from home, fully furnished housing and transportation assistance may also be provided to help support your transition. Why ADM? • Join an award-winning early career program designed to help students build professional skills, explore career interests and gain exposure to ADM’s business and culture. • Work for a global leader connecting farmers, customers and consumers through an extensive agricultural supply chain. • Gain meaningful experience with a company focused on innovation, sustainability and strengthening the global food system. • Build connections with colleagues, mentors and fellow interns across ADM. Learn more about Early Careers at ADM. Internship Program Requirements • Education: Currently pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and summer 2029. • Academic performance: Minimum overall GPA of 2.8. • Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location. • Geographic flexibility: Willingness to relocate to an ADM location in North America. • Availability: Must be available for a 12-week internship from mid-May through early August 2027. • Background check: Successful completion of a background check is required. • Work authorization: ADM is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position. Professional Development and Internship Benefits During your internship, you will have opportunities to: • Expand your skills through LinkedIn Learning courses, language training and mentoring programs. • Participate in Employee Resource Groups that promote connection, support and professional growth. • Access ADM’s Employee Assistance Program for resources supporting personal and professional well-being. • Attend professional development sessions focused on career readiness, networking, personal branding and building a professional digital presence. • Connect with ADM leaders, colleagues and fellow interns across the organization. • Be considered for a future internship or full-time opportunity based on performance and business needs. JOB SUMMARY Sales interns at ADM will gain exposure in prospecting of potential accounts, customer/product discovery, quoting and negotiation, market intelligence, product applications, sales and marketing activities, and compiling business case scenarios. Job Responsibilities • Prospect and call potential customers • First point of contact for phone and web inquiries, including basic applications support and referral to appropriate channels. • Facilitate and manage product samples and technical document requests and capture all pertinent data. Manage process for potential sale. • Power user of CRM SalesForce.com, daily interaction, logging all pertinent activity and customer notes, manager and updating pipeline. • Understand the needs and the expectations of the customers. Report or provide relevant solutions if necessary. • Work closely with cross-functional team to maximize short and long-term profitable growth. • Channel and log suggestions, inquires and complaints to the appropriate people/systems. • Market research and investigation to related competitive products and marketing strategies. Develop a clear understanding of how commodity futures markets influence pricing of products. • Follow determined reporting structures and report compilation. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.