Technical Sales & Business Development Intern

RPM SPG; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Mantrose Group, part of RPM International, is offering a Technical Sales & Business Development Internship in Fairfield, CT. The role targets science/engineering students and provides hands-on experience in market intelligence, business development, and strategic growth initiatives while collaborating with commercial and technical teams.

Ideal candidates pursue a Bachelor's or Master's in chemistry, chemical engineering, food science, biology, materials science, biomedical engineering,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical discipline.
• Expected graduation date of May 2027 or earlier.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Food Science

Biology

Materials Science

Biomedical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Mantrose Group, part of RPM International, is offering a Technical Sales & Business Development Internship in Fairfield, CT. The role targets science/engineering students and provides hands-on experience in market intelligence, business development, and strategic growth initiatives while collaborating with commercial and technical teams.

Ideal candidates pursue a Bachelor's or Master's in chemistry, chemical engineering, food science, biology, materials science, biomedical engineering,