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Agricultural account manager intern

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Currently completing a bachelor’s degree in administration, finance, agriculture, agroeconomics or a related field
  • Interest in the business world, agriculture and client relations
  • Advanced proficiency in French

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with agricultural entrepreneurs and support them with their projects
  • Help manage a client portfolio
  • Sharpen your analysis, client relationship and business development skills
  • Contribute to practical strategies to recruit clients and build client loyalty

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Teamwork
  • Communication

About the company

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Desjardins

  • Banking
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Desjardins Group is the leading cooperative financial group in Canada and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world with assets of $227 billion. It has been rated one of Canada’s top 100 employers by Mediacorp Canada. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. The group has one of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry. It is considered as the fourth safest and strongest bank in North America according to Global Finance magazine and the first according to Bloomberg News.

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Job description

18-week internship


Supporting the businesses that feed Quebec.🌾


Are you looking to sharpen your business development, client relations and advisory skills while learning about the realities faced by passionate business owners? As an agricultural account manager intern, you’ll play a central role in building relationships with producers and small businesses in the agricultural sector. 📈 Through this internship, you’ll gain a better understanding of the agricultural sector and our organization. You’ll hone your business acumen and gain practical experience with clients. You’ll also have the chance to build a professional network that can help launch your career. 🚀 You’ll be part of an engaging team and enjoy a flexible work environment. You’ll join a group of interns, where you can share ideas and build connections, while being supported and coached by managers who are committed to your learning and development.


What you’ll experience during your internship

✅ Work directly with agricultural entrepreneurs and support them with their projects.

✅ Help manage a client portfolio.

✅ Sharpen your analysis, client relationship and business development skills.

✅ Contribute to practical strategies to recruit clients and build client loyalty.

✅ Identify business opportunities and better understand market trends.

✅ Work with experts who are passionate about the agricultural sector.

✅ Participate in events and networking activities.


What you bring to the table

  • Currently completing a bachelor’s degree in administration, finance, agriculture, agroeconomics or a related field
  • Interest in the business world, agriculture and client relations
  • Advanced proficiency in French required

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Trainee (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-12-3

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