Paper & Pulp Engineering Technical Sales Intern

at ECOLAB, INC in Naperville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Own your future as an intern at Ecolab!Our internship program provides you with invaluable insights from leaders across Ecolab, engaging and challenging projects, opportunities for personal and professional growth, extensive networking, and the chance to immerse yourself in our innovative and dynamic environment.

Ecolab is seeking Paper & Pulp 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 our Paper & Pulp industry. 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:
The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
Applywhat you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that havegenuine businessimpact
Finish your internship with a realistic job preview of what a "day in the life" of an Ecolab associate looks like
Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation) at the end of a successful internship into an Associate Distrct Representative role.
What You Will Do:
Complete an independent project(s) under primary trainer's direction to yield calculated ROI
Complete safety training & technical lessons that serve as an introduction to water treatment applications
Observe and participate in service as it is provided to customers to assure accurate chemical application, process optimization and documentation
Complete introductory training of the consultative sales approach
Visit multiple customer sites across the region (40-100% of training time spent in field) to learn best practices and types of unit applications and treatment approaches
Build key relationships and interaction with departments and personnel that will be critical to success in the field
Work 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 Representatives. May be subject to testing including; Boilers, Cooling towers, Paper process streams.

Position Details:
11-week paid internship program, starting on Monday, June 1st
Willing to relocate within the United States. Nationwide locations available
Relocation assistance may be available
Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancing field days with working remotely
Minimum Qualifications:
Pursuing undergraduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial or related) graduating in December 2026 or Summer 2027
Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
Position requires a valid US Driver's License and acceptable motor vehicle record and access to a personal vehicle

Physical Demands:
Position requires lifting/pushing/carrying up to 50 pounds chest high

About Ecolab
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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on 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).

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, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.