About the role#
As a Technical Sales Intern for the Food and Beverage market, you will gain hands-on experience at industrial food and animal processing facilities. This role provides a realistic preview of a career in technical sales, allowing you to own a specific customer project with tangible deliverables. You will be paired with a mentor who will provide guidance and feedback throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Improve the safety, plant hygiene, and operations of industrial food and beverage customers.
- Apply academic theories to real-world commercial projects.
- Develop technical acumen, project management, and communication skills.
- Collaborate with team members to manage multiple tasks.
- Present your project findings to senior leadership at the Intern Symposium.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to various audiences.
- Authorization to work in the country of placement.
- Access to a reliable vehicle for use during the summer, as the role involves travel to industrial locations.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
- Locations: Akron, NY; Athens, GA; Champaign-Urbana, IL; Chicago, IL; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Guelph, ON; Los Angeles, CA; Omaha, NE; Richmond, WA.
About Solenis
Solenis provides water and hygiene solutions for industrial and commercial use. The firm produces water treatment chemistries, cleaners, disinfectants, and monitoring systems. Founded in 2014, the company maintains headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware. It operates 78 manufacturing facilities and employs approximately 21,635 people across 160 countries.
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