About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in technical sales, market intelligence, and business development. You will work with commercial and technical leaders to see how specialty ingredients and technologies are developed and brought to market. It is an opportunity to apply your technical education in a commercial setting while contributing to strategic growth projects.
What you'll do#
- Research market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to identify growth opportunities.
- Identify and research prospective customers, distributors, and strategic partners.
- Support lead generation activities and business development initiatives.
- Analyze market data and prepare reports to assist with strategic decision-making.
- Create customer presentations, sales materials, and business proposals.
- Manage sales pipelines and track opportunities.
- Participate in cross-functional projects with the commercial, technical, marketing, and product development teams.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Biology, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Expected graduation date of May 2027 or earlier.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with AI tools for research and productivity.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in technical sales and business development.
- Experience with data analysis, market research, or customer-facing projects is a plus.
- Demonstrated leadership in academic or extracurricular settings.
Location & details#
- Location: Fairfield, Connecticut.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time with a flexible schedule.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Legend Brands
Legend Brands operates in the manufacturing sector, focusing on equipment and chemical products for professional cleaning, water damage restoration, and indoor air quality management. The company maintains a portfolio of brands that includes Dri-Eaz, Sapphire Scientific, and Prochem. Founded in 1980, it provides solutions for facility maintenance and remediation. The organization is based in Burlington, Washington, and employs approximately 148 people.
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