Technical Sales Internship

Ecolab is seeking Engineering Technical Sales Interns to partner with experienced Field Sales Representatives to learn our approach to account management, customer service, and how technical expertise is used to solve problems for customers and develop business within an essential industrial business. These industrial businesses could include:Food & Beverage ManufacturersInstitutional (hotels, universities, hospitals, etc)Manufacturers (car, aerospace, packaging)Data Centers & MicroelectronicsSteel Mills, Power Plants, Chemical ManufacturingOil & Gas refineriesPulp & Paper MillsMiningThis internship will help identify and propose solutions to preserve energy and water, minimize our customers' environmental footprint and increase productivity. You will combine a traditional engineering approach with a consultative sales approach focused on strong account leadership skills and retention of strategic accounts. You will also learn how to build long-term relationships with a large customer base by understanding their key business drivers, providing strategic resolution through hands-on problem solving, and offering new digital technology solutions.What's in it For You:12-weekpaid summer internship for you to grow both professionally and personallyThe opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safefood,and healthy environmentsThe ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people,perspectives,and ideas to achieve our bestApplywhat you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that havegenuine businessimpactGrow yourprofessional network through one-on-one meetings with Ecolableaders, professional development workshops, and peer get togethersFinish your internship with a realistic job preview of what a 'day in the life' of an Ecolab associate looks likeBe considered for a full-time job offer(to start upon graduation)at the end of a successful internship with us.What You Will Do:Complete an independent project(s) under primary trainer's direction to yield calculated ROIComplete safety training & technical lessons that serve as an introduction to water treatment applicationsObserve and participate in service as it is provided to customers to assure accurate chemical application, process optimization and documentationComplete introductory training of the consultative sales approachVisit multiple customer sites across the region (40-60% of training time spent in field) to learn best practices and types of unit applications and treatment approachesBuild key relationships and interaction with departments and personnel that will be critical to success in the fieldWork within various regional sales districts and customer locations to build specific technical knowledge and gain sales experience while helping customers achieve their sustainability goals.Provide routine service support to Sales Representative. May be subject to testing includes Boilers, Cooling towers, Closed loops, R.O. and filtration.Position Details:Nationwide locations available in urban, suburban, and rural environments (dependent on specific industry)Relocation assistance is available for those meeting requirementsMinimum Qualifications:Pursuing undergraduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial, etc) or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) graduating in December 2025 or Summer 2026Must have a valid driver's license, access to a personal vehicle, and acceptable motor vehicle recordWillingness & ability to work off hours, including nightsMust be authorized to work in the US without any sponsorship, now or anytime in the futureAnnual or Hourly Compensation Range:$25.00 - $26.00 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime.Annual or Hourly Compensation Range is based on full-time 40 hours per week. Ecolab in good faith anticipates it will pay within the posted range. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining the compensation for a potential new employee such as education, training, experience, work location, travel (if required), etc.BenefitsEcolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Ecolab has the following US benefit offerings: Medical/Prescription Coverage, Health Savings Account, Wellness Program, Dental, Vison, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care, Limited Purpose Health Care, Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance Plans (Basic Life, Optional Employee Life, Spouse Domestic Partner Life, Dependent Child(ren) Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Business and Travel Insurance), Disability (Short-Term, Long-Term and Optional Long-Term), 401k Savings Plan, Pension Plan, Retirement Health Care Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Full-Time Associates), Long-Term Incentives (Executive Level), Short-Term Incentives, Group Legal Services, Education Assistance Program, Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Jury Duty and Bereavement leave), Parental Leave (Medical/Short-Term Disability and Paid Parental Leave), Adoption Assistance, Discount on Day Care Services, Caregiver Services and Voluntary Benefits (Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Auto and Homeowners Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Employee Discount Program). On-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click herefor additional benefits information.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at /working-here.Covid-19 Vaccine NoticeDue to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Created: 2024-11-02