About the role#
This summer internship provides hands-on experience in business-to-business marketing, sales support, and customer engagement within the industrial services sector. You will work directly with the IS Marketing Director and cross-functional teams to support initiatives that drive business growth. The program includes networking, professional development, and the completion of a final project.
What you'll do#
- Prioritize health and safety by following all safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
- Support marketing projects and initiatives across HPC Industrial.
- Assist with sales and marketing efforts for large industrial customers, including sponsorships, customer engagements, and promotional materials.
- Collaborate with field sales teams to understand how marketing supports relationship-based selling and customer retention.
- Develop product and service training content for both field sales teams and customers.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate marketing activities and projects.
- Assist with website improvement initiatives, including content development and organization.
- Gain exposure to marketing strategies and operations within a large, multinational organization.
- Participate in internship program networking and professional development activities.
- Complete and present a final internship project at the end of the program.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, preferably entering your senior year, or a recent graduate of an accredited college or university.
- One or more previous professional internships in marketing, sales, communications, or a related business function.
- A strong interest in industrial markets, such as chemical, petrochemical, environmental, or industrial services.
- An interest in business-to-business marketing, customer relationships, and sales support.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive professional relationships.
- Self-motivation and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Location & details#
- Location: Deer Park, TX.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Start Dates: May 17th or May 24th, 2027.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Travel: Flexibility to support occasional business-related travel is required.
About Clean Harbors
Clean Harbors provides environmental and industrial services across North America. Founded in 1980, the company manages hazardous waste, emergency spill response, and industrial cleaning for manufacturing and government clients. It operates as a public company with over 13,000 employees. The business also recycles used oil and provides parts washing services through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary.
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