Summer Intern – Brand Demand & Customer Engagement

Description

Looking for a summer internship where you can gain hands‑on experience, build meaningful connections, and contribute to cutting‑edge agricultural technology?

Join Specialty Herd Solutions and play a key role in expanding awareness and demand for Smart Sight among our customers across California. We are looking for a motivated, people‑focused communicator who enjoys outreach, marketing, and turning conversations into opportunities. Over the 12 week internship program, you will introduce Smart Sight technology to current dairy customers, schedule presentations, and help generate Smart Sight proposals for interested customers.

• Manage a list of Hoof Strong customers and prioritize outreach based on territory and opportunity.
• Call dairy customers to introduce Smart Sight, explain its value, and schedule presentations.
• Deliver Smart Sight presentations (in person or virtual) in conjunction with Account Manager or coordinate with the Smart Sight team to do so.
• Track outreach activity, customer responses, and proposal‑ready leads in Salesforce.
• Provide weekly progress updates to the Technical/Product Manager.
• Represent Hoof Strong and Smart Sight professionally in all customer interactions.

• Strong computer and communication skills—comfortable speaking on the phone and presenting to customers. Must be proficient with all Microsoft programs, and a quick learner with new software tools.
• Interest in agriculture, dairy farming, animal health, or ag‑tech (preferred but not required).
• Knowledge or experience with dairy herd management best practices and software (preferred but not required).
• Self‑motivated, organized, and able to manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Basic marketing or customer outreach experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to dairy farms required.

• Real‑world experience in agricultural technology marketing and customer engagement.
• Direct exposure to dairy operations and the Smart Sight value proposition.
• Skills in outreach, communication, and lead generation.
• A measurable accomplishment: driving new Smart Sight opportunities and contributing to program growth.

Specialty Herd Solutions was founded after recognizing the challenges dairy farmers faced using bagged copper sulfate for hoof care, leading to the development of an easier‑to‑use, more effective liquid solution. This innovation became the foundation of the company, followed shortly by the installation of its first automated footbath system. Today, Specialty Herd Solutions supports over 30% of U.S. dairy cows as a leading provider of automated hoof care technology.

Driven by a mission to modernize animal care, the company delivers sustainable, customized solutions through strong partnerships—offering straightforward, no‑hassle service with a focus on improving outcomes for cattle, farm employees, and dairy operations.

Specialty Herd Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.