Food & Beverage Technical Sales Intern

Ecolab; Cedar Falls (IA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking Technical Sales Interns for a 11-week summer internship in the Food & Beverage sector in the United States. You will work with Account Managers in plant environments, gaining hands-on experience in sanitation products, food safety, and process improvements.

You will learn daily Account Manager responsibilities, develop value-added projects, and present findings to leadership. Opportunities for relocation, hybrid work, and a potential full-time role after graduation are

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, or chemistry with an anticipated graduation date December 2027 or May/June 2028
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
• 11-week internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1st
• Position requires a valid US Driver’s License and acceptable motor vehicle record and access to a personal vehicle

Responsibilities

• Work closely with existing Account Managers in customer plant environments, focusing on food safety and food quality using effective, efficient sanitation products and processes
• Learn the daily responsibilities of an Ecolab Account Manager and work on specific value-added projects throughout the summer for which you ultimately present findings to our leadership team
• Cultivate business relationships with all levels of plant staff through professional demeanor & interpersonal skills
• Apply mechanical aptitude to repair, adjust, test and install Ecolab chemical dispensing systems as well as food, beverage and dairy processing equipment including clean in place (CIP) equipment and systems
• Monitor product performance and adjust chemical concentration levels to advance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide industry expertise and training to customers regarding plant sanitation, standard operating procedures, and issues of food safety/quality
• Introduce new product/service offerings to existing accounts to help them disinfect surfaces in a plant facility
• Learn how to successfully prospect to generate new business

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, or chemistry

Job description

Ecolab is seeking Technical Sales Interns for a 11-week summer internship in the Food & Beverage sector in the United States. You will work with Account Managers in plant environments, gaining hands-on experience in sanitation products, food safety, and process improvements.

You will learn daily Account Manager responsibilities, develop value-added projects, and present findings to leadership. Opportunities for relocation, hybrid work, and a potential full-time role after graduation are