Technical Sales & Growth Intern

RPM International; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mantrose Group in Fairfield, CT is offering an Intern - Technical Sales & Business Development. You will gain hands‑on exposure to technical sales, market intelligence, business development, and strategic growth initiatives while applying your technical education in a commercial environment.

The internship involves collaborating with commercial and technical leaders, researching industry trends, supporting sales materials, and participating in growth projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical 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 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 thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

AI tools familiarity

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Food Science

Biology

Materials Science

Biomedical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mantrose Group in Fairfield, CT is offering an Intern - Technical Sales & Business Development. You will gain hands‑on exposure to technical sales, market intelligence, business development, and strategic growth initiatives while applying your technical education in a commercial environment.

The internship involves collaborating with commercial and technical leaders, researching industry trends, supporting sales materials, and participating in growth projects.