Technical Sales & Biz Dev Intern — Growth & Impact

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

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