Food, Beverage, Dairy Plant Sanitation - Technical Sales Intern

Own your future as an intern at Ecolab! Our internship program provides you with invaluable insights from leaders across Ecolab, engaging and challenging projects, opportunities for personal and professional growth, extensive networking, and the chance to immerse yourself in our innovative and dynamic environment.  

Ecolab is seeking Technical Sales Interns to join our summer 2027 internship program with Food & Beverage. Our interns gain valuable hands-on experience in the food & beverage manufacturing industry by learning the various components involved in servicing Ecolab customers.  We are increasing food safety and product quality, enhancing sustainability and boosting operational efficiency.   

What’s in it For You:   

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food and healthy environments  

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth   

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best  

• Apply what you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that have genuine business impact       

• Finish your internship with a realistic job preview of what a “day in the life” of an Ecolab associate looks like      

• Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation) at the end of a successful internship into the Associate Account Manager role  

What You Will Do:   

• Work closely with existing Account Managers in customer plant environments, focusing on food safety and food quality using effective, efficient sanitation products and processes. As strong business partners, our Account Managers work with customers to develop sanitation plans and programs, evaluate processes and procedures, and identify and implement operational efficiencies.   

• Learn the daily responsibilities of an Ecolab Account Manager and work on specific value-added projects throughout the summer for which you ultimately present findings to our leadership team  

• Cultivate business relationships with all levels of plant staff through professional demeanor & interpersonal skills  

• Apply mechanical aptitude to repair, adjust, test and install Ecolab chemical dispensing systems as well as food, beverage and dairy processing equipment including clean in place (CIP) equipment and systems  

• Monitor product performance and adjust chemical concentration levels to advance operational efficiency and effectiveness  

• Provide industry expertise and training to customers regarding plant sanitation, standard operating procedures, and issues of food safety/quality  

• Introduce new product/service offerings to existing accounts to help them disinfect surfaces in a plant facility  

• Learn how to successfully prospect to generate new business  

Position Details:  

• 11-week paid internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1st  

• Willing to relocate within the United States. Nationwide locations available   

• Relocation assistance may be available  

• Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancing field days with working remotely   

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, or chemistry with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028  

• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role  

• 11-week internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1st  

• Position requires a valid US Driver’s License and acceptable motor vehicle record and access to a personal vehicle  

Physical Demands:   

• Position requires lifting/pushing/carrying up to 50 pounds chest high  

About Ecolab  

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets.  

When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.