What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Sales Internship position at Ecolab?

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 Manufacturers
Institutional (hotels, universities, hospitals, etc)
Manufacturers (car, aerospace, packaging)
Data Centers & Microelectronics
Steel Mills, Power Plants, Chemical Manufacturing
Oil & Gas refineries
Pulp & Paper Mills
Mining

This 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-week paid summer internship for you to grow both professionally and personally

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

Apply what you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that have genuine business impact

Grow your professional network through one-on-one meetings with Ecolab leaders, professional development workshops, and peer get togethers

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 with us.

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 (40-60% 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 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 requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

Pursuing undergraduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial, etc) or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) graduating in December 2025 or Summer 2026

Must have a valid driver's license, access to a personal vehicle, and acceptable motor vehicle record

Willingness & ability to work off hours, including nights

Must be authorized to work in the US without any sponsorship, now or anytime in the future

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range :

The pay range for this job is $23.00 - $25.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com / working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to :

Undergo additional background screens and / or drug / alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including 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.

Salary : $23 - $25

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