Internships with Dugdale Nutrition
Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to kickstart your career in sales? Are you interested in working with farmers and selling them solutions? Would you like to make a difference in the ruminant feed industry and support a sustainable farming future?
If you answered yes to all three, join Dugdale Nutrition, a modern family business, leading the UK’s ruminant sector, and gain hands on experience, whilst learning from some of the best ruminant specialists in the business.
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About Dugdale Nutrition
With 175 years of history behind Dugdale Nutrition, we are extremely proud to remain a fully independent, modern
family business. We offer cutting edge management and nutritional advice, together with feeds of excellence and
quality. Located close to dairy, beef and sheep farms in the heart of the North of England, Dugdale Nutrition focuses on building long-term business partnerships with all of its customers.
What we offer
- Hands on and real-life experience by working closely with our sales professionals and Veterinary Technical Manager
in practical on farm situations. - Ongoing training and monitoring from experienced professionals.
Potential for a permanent role upon completion of the
internship. - Flexible working environment with the option for remote
work. - 31 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
- Competitive salary.
- Life Assurance.
- Group Personal Pension and Group Income Protection.
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Company Health Cash Plan Scheme
- Accessible Wellbeing Team
What We Are Looking For
- A genuine interest in agriculture and rural business.
- Enthusiastic individuals with a keen interest in sales.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Basic understanding of sales processes; any previous sales
experience is necessary. - A valid UK driving license is essential.

What you will do...
Develop
You will learn about all business areas and how they contribute to the overall success of the company. As well as learn all aspects of ruminant nutrition from basic requirements through to more complex technical support.
Assist the Sales Team
Support our Sales Team when visiting clients, providing technical services, and generating your own leads alongside a mentor.
Sales Process
learn the ins and outs of the sales process, from prospecting and time management to closing deals.
Market Research
stay up to date on industry trends and competitor analysis to identify new business opportunities.
What We Are Looking For
A genuine interest in agriculture and rural business.
Enthusiastic individuals with a keen interest in sales.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
Basic understanding of sales processes; any previous sales
experience is necessary.
A valid UK driving license is essential.
Past and present Interns...
My time on the Dugdale Nutrition internship programme has been such a valuable experience. I have become so much more confident as a person, and the different opportunities you experience along the way are fantastic. From working alongside a supportive team to gaining hands-on insight into the industry, it has really helped me grow both personally and professionally.
Isabelle BarkerRuminant Sale Advisor
I started as a sales intern in January and it is by far one of the best decisions I’ve made. Everyone’s been lovely and supportive through all the departments at Dugdale’s. The training provided is brilliant and the opportunities I’ve been given is amazing! It’s been a great way to develop my skills, build confidence, and gain real experience in such a welcoming environment.
Michaela RileySales Intern