Paper & Pulp Engineering Tech Sales Intern – Field Impact

Ecolab; Kingsport (TN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Ecolab invites applications for a 11-week internship for Paper & Pulp Engineering Technical Sales Interns. You will partner with Field Sales Representatives to learn account management, customer service, and how technical expertise supports business growth in the Paper & Pulp industry.

You'll complete an independent project with ROI focus, receive safety and technical training, and visit customer sites regionally to learn best practices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial or related) graduating in December 2027 or Summer 2028
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 Representatives. May be subject to testing including; Boilers, Cooling towers, Paper process streams.

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial or related)

Job description

Ecolab invites applications for a 11-week internship for Paper & Pulp Engineering Technical Sales Interns. You will partner with Field Sales Representatives to learn account management, customer service, and how technical expertise supports business growth in the Paper & Pulp industry.

You'll complete an independent project with ROI focus, receive safety and technical training, and visit customer sites regionally to learn best practices.