Technical Sales Intern - Food & Beverage Market

Solenis; California (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend for eligible interns

Competitive compensation

No-meeting Fridays

On-Site work arrangement

Learning resources access

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a Food and Beverage Technical Sales Intern to work on real commercial projects at our customers’ facilities. You’ll gain hands-on industry know-how, own a project, and get a test-drive of what a career in technical sales can look like.

You will develop skills in technical acumen, project management, and communication while pairing with a Solenis mentor. The internship offers on-site work and a housing stipend for eligible interns across several locations.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the country for placement.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or related STEM field.
• Interest in a career in technical sales and internships.

Responsibilities

• Improve safety, plant hygiene and operations for industrial food and beverage customers.
• Gain hands-on experience applying classroom methods and theories.
• Develop skills in technical acumen, project management, communication, presentation and business sense.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 23,000 professionals in 160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Who We Are

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 23,000 professionals in 160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 US Best Managed Company, recognized five years in a row.

The Role

As a Food and Beverage Technical Sales Intern, you’ll dive into real commercial projects at our customers’ food and animal processing facilities. You’ll build hands‑on industry know‑how, own a project, and get an exciting "test drive" of what a career in technical sales can look like.

What You’ll Do

• Improve the Safety, Plant Hygiene and Operations of our Industrial Food and Beverage customers.
• Gain hands‑on work experience applying methods and theories learned in class
• Develop new skills and refine others, such as technical acumen, project management, communication, presentation skills, and business acumen
• Work on a specific customer project with tangible deliverables, demonstrating how our solutions meet their needs
• Pair with a Solenis mentor who will provide guidance and feedback during the internship
• Network with professionals in your field
• Get a realistic job preview and the ability to evaluate Solenis as a potential employer

How You’ll Add Value

• Utilize your analytical and problem‑solving skills to find solutions to real‑world problems with sustainability and cost performance as your primary drivers
• Embody our Safety Culture via commitment to safety best practices and contributing to a safe work environment for everyone
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Work collaboratively with a variety of people in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to add value to our customers
• Apply your coursework in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or other relevant STEM majors

Some Perks Of Working With Us

• Competitive compensation
• Housing stipend for eligible interns
• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth, including virtual learning sessions and workshops designed to prepare you to start your career
• Access to a plethora of learning resources for technical expertise and chemical acumen
• No‑meeting Fridays, enabling focus time for personal development
• On‑Site work arrangement
• Selected interns will have the opportunity to present projects to senior leadership at our Intern Symposium

The locations for our Summer 2027 Intern Locations

• Akron, NY
• Athens, GA
• Champaign-Urbana, IL / Chicago, IL
• Dallas‑Fort Worth, TX
• Guelph, ON Canada
• Los Angeles, CA
• Omaha, NE
• Richmond, WA

Candidates need to be authorized to work in the country to be placed.

• Due to the remote and industrial locations that we go to, access to a reliable vehicle for your use during the internship is a requirement.

Make an impact by growing your career with Solenis!

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world‑class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Aff No