About the role#
The Technical Sales Intern supports our sales team by combining technical knowledge with customer-focused communication. This role provides exposure to sales strategy, customer engagement, product applications, and technical problem-solving within a professional environment. You will work directly with Sales, Applications, and Service teams to support customer projects and business development initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Execute all work safely according to Voith policies, OSHA regulations, and customer requirements.
- Participate in onsite customer technical sales meetings, product demonstrations, and technical discussions.
- Assist in preparing technical presentations, proposals, quotations, and product documentation.
- Travel to customer sites to perform testing, inspections, and attend meetings.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, and customer service teams to develop customer solutions.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends.
- Respond to customer inquiries and provide basic technical support under supervision.
- Develop sales tools, training materials, and marketing collateral.
- Complete at least one assigned project, including a formal report out to senior management and stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor program for Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- A focus on pulp and paper studies is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to learn technical products and communicate complex concepts clearly.
- Ability to travel to customer sites as needed.
Location & details#
- Location: Appleton, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Voith Group
Voith Group is a global technology company that specializes in machinery manufacturing. Founded in 1867, the company operates in over 60 countries and maintains a status as one of the largest family-owned businesses in Europe. It provides systems, products, and digital applications for the energy, paper, raw materials, and transport sectors. The company focuses on industrial decarbonization and technologies for hydroelectric power generation and paper production.
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