Ecolab is seeking highly motivated applicants to join the Sales Development Program starting as a Sales Intern for the Institutional division. The Institutional division is the largest business within Ecolab and addresses our customers' cleaning and sanitation needs in the foodservice and hospitality industries, as well as in laundry, long-term care, education, retail, and government facilities.
What's in It for You:
10-week paid field sales development program internship to grow both professionally and personally
Receive consultative sales training to help prepare you for success
Apply what you learn in the classroom to meaningful group projects
Grow your professional network through meetings with Ecolab leaders, professional development workshops, and peer connections
Gain a realistic job preview of a "day in the life" of an Ecolab sales associate
Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation) at the end of a successful internship
What You Will Do:
Work with your district team to understand customers' operational challenges by consulting their cleaning and sanitization needs, and devising appropriate solutions
Gain exposure to the hospitality industry including hotels, restaurants, hospitals, schools, and dining facilities through valuable interactions with our customers
Learn how to successfully prospect to find new leads, set-up new accounts, and generate new business
Spend time in job shadows with field sales associates to build key relationships and grow your knowledge
Work closely with the Field Sales team to improve your sales, presentation, and professional communication skills
Position Details:
Nationwide metro-market opportunities available
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree with anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or May/June 2026
Position requires a current and valid Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record, and access to a personal vehicle
No immigration sponsorship offered for this role
Preferred Qualifications:
Pursuing a Sales, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Communications, Business Management degree and/or certificate
Previous sales and/or customer service experience
Hospitality or foodservice industry experience
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Long-term interest in a sales or sales leadership career
About Ecolab:
A trusted partner at nearly three million commercial customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $13 billion and more than 45,000 associates, Ecolab 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 in more than 170 countries around the world.
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.
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Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:$22 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime.
Anticipated Job Posting End Date:At this time applications are accepted on an on-going basis for this position
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range is based on full-time 40 hours per week. Ecolab in good faith anticipates it will pay within the posted range. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining the compensation for a potential new employee such as education, training, experience, work location, travel (if required), etc.
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Ecolab has the following US benefit offerings: Medical/Prescription Coverage, Health Savings Account, Wellness Program, Dental, Vison, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care, Limited Purpose Health Care, Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance Plans (Basic Life, Optional... For full info follow application link.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
