Sales Intern IS | Summer 2027

Clean Harbors; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors Norwell, MA is seeking a Sales Intern for Summer 2027, supporting HPC Industrial powered by Clean Harbors. You will gain hands-on exposure to sales, customer engagement, and market development within environmental and industrial services.

Start dates are May 17th or May 24th, 2027; internship runs through August. You will shadow sales teams, participate in meetings, and develop a final project presenting findings and strategy.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Sales or Business from an accredited college or university.
• Strong interest in learning about the environmental and industrial services industry.
• Ability to document, record, and analyze data and information.
• Ability to work in a collaborative professional team environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or other relevant technical tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Health and Safety is a priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• Shadow sales team members to understand customer engagement strategies and learn the sales process.
• Participate in internal sales meetings, pipeline reviews, and customer discussions.
• Learn about Clean Harbors and HPC Industrial services and opportunities.
• Analyze customer interactions to identify trends and opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify underserved or emerging customer segments.
• Develop a strategic sales plan targeting an identified market opportunity.
• Execute outreach through email, phone, and in-person meetings.
• Track and report outreach activity, responses, and progress.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, and technical teams.
• Prepare regular updates and insights for internal stakeholders.
• Participate in Internship Program networking and professional development activities.
• Develop and deliver a final project presentation summarizing findings, strategy, and results.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Sales or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Clean Harbors Norwell, MA is looking for a Sales Intern to join our Summer 2027 Industrial Services Internship Program at our corporate headquarters. This role will be supporting HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, this internship will provide hands‑on exposure to sales, customer engagement, and market development within our environmental and industrial services.

Start Date

Start dates for our Summer 2027 Internship Program are May 17th or May 24th, 2027. Internships will run through the summer and end in August.

Why Intern with Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3‑6‑5!


• Competitive pay of $20/hour


• Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.

Our Internship Program Is Designed To Provide

Engagement

with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization

Experience

through meaningful projects that support real business priorities

Education

about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors' operations

Exposure

to different career paths across our lines of business

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;


• Shadow sales team members to understand customer engagement strategies and learn the environmental and industrial services sales process;


• Participate in internal sales meetings, pipeline reviews, and customer discussions;


• Learn about Clean Harbors as well as HPC Industrial services powered by Clean Harbors, capabilities, customers, and market opportunities;


• Analyze customer interactions to identify trends and opportunities;


• Conduct market research to identify underserved or emerging customer segments;


• Develop a strategic sales plan targeting an identified market opportunity;


• Execute outreach through email, phone, and in‑person meetings;


• Track and report outreach activity, responses, and conversion progress;


• Collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, and technical teams;


• Prepare regular updates and insights for internal stakeholders;


• Participate in Clean Harbors Internship Program networking and professional development activities, our learning passport and other internship activities;


• Develop and deliver a final project presentation summarizing findings, strategy, and results;


• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

What does it take to intern with Clean Harbors?

• Currently pursuing a degree in Sales or Business from an accredited college or university;


• Strong interest in learning about the environmental and industrial services industry;


• Ability to document, record, and analyze data and information;


• Ability to work in a collaborative professional team environment;


• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills;


• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or other relevant technical tools.

Want to learn more about starting your career with Clean Harbors?

As a Clean Harbors intern, you will gain hands‑on experience working alongside field teams and operational leaders who support environmental and industrial services across North America. Your day may include time at a facility or project site, participating in safety briefings, observing operational processes, and learning how teams safely manage environmental services and hazardous materials.

Interns may also assist with project coordination, review operational data, and support team initiatives that help keep operations running safely and efficiently. Throughout the internship, you will gain practical exposure to the people, processes, and safety culture that drive Clean Harbors' work in the field.

About Clean Harbors

40‑years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on‑site, providing premier environmental, energy, and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology. Come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Military & Veteran friendly company

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.