Intern - Technical Sales & Business Development

Guardian Protection Products; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Mantrose Group invites a technically minded student to join as a Technical Sales & Business Development Intern in Fairfield, CT. This part-time, flexible role blends science with commercial activity, offering hands-on experience in market intelligence, strategic growth, and collaboration with leaders across departments.

You will work closely with commercial and technical teams, supporting generation of leads, customer proposals, and growth initiatives while applying your technical education in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in a technical field such as Chemistry, Chem Eng, or related discipline.
• Expected graduation date May 2027 or earlier.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with AI tools and technologies for research, analysis, and productivity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, needs and growth opportunities.
• Research prospective customers, distributors, and strategic partners.
• Support business development initiatives and lead generation activities.
• Analyze market data and prepare reports to support strategic decisions.
• Assist in developing customer presentations, sales materials, and proposals.
• Participate in strategic growth projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Support sales pipeline management and opportunity tracking.
• Collaborate with commercial, technical, marketing, and product development teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Food Science

Biology

Materials Science

Biomedical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Related technical discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Technical Sales & Business Development Intern

Location: Fairfield, CT

Position Type: Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

Target Graduation Date: May 2027 or Earlier

About Mantrose Group

Mantrose Group is a global leader in specialty ingredients and innovative solutions serving the food & beverage, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and nutrition industries. As part of RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM), a publicly traded global specialty products company, Mantrose combines science, innovation, and customer-focused solutions to help customers bring differentiated products to market worldwide.

Learn more at Mantrose Group.

Internship Opportunity

Mantrose Group is seeking a highly motivated science, engineering, or technical student interested in gaining practical business experience while applying their technical education in a commercial environment.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to technical sales, market intelligence, business development, and strategic growth initiatives. The selected candidate will work closely with commercial and technical leaders, gaining valuable insight into how innovative technologies and specialty ingredients are developed, marketed, and commercialized across global industries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities
• Research prospective customers, distributors, and strategic partners
• Support business development initiatives and lead generation activities
• Analyze market data and prepare reports to support strategic decision-making
• Assist in the development of customer presentations, sales materials, and business proposals
• Participate in strategic growth projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Support sales pipeline management and opportunity tracking
• Collaborate with commercial, technical, marketing, and product development teams

Qualifications

Required

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
• Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Food Science
• Biology
• Materials Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Or a related technical discipline
• Expected graduation date of May 2027 or earlier
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with AI tools and technologies for research, analysis, and productivity
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment

Preferred

• Interest in technical sales and business development
• Experience with data analysis, market research, or customer-facing projects
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, or internship experiences

What You Will Gain

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and business executives
• Real-world experience supporting strategic business growth initiatives
• Insight into the commercialization of innovative technologies and specialty ingredients
• Development of technical, analytical, presentation, and business development skills
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• Networking opportunities across commercial, technical, and operational functions
• Valuable experience for careers in technical sales, business development, consulting, product management, and general management

Why Join Mantrose Group?

This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine technical knowledge with business experience while contributing to meaningful growth initiatives. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to executive decision-making, and develop skills that will help accelerate your career after graduation.

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment as a full time employee, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases, and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Mantrose Group offers paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.