Intern - Technical Sales & Business Development

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Technical Sales & Business Development Intern
Location: Fairfield, CT
Position Type: Part-Time, Flexible Schedule
Target Graduation Date: May 2027 or Earlier
About Mantrose Group
Mantrose Group is a global leader in specialty ingredients and innovative solutions serving the food & beverage, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and nutrition industries. As part of RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM), a publicly traded global specialty products company, Mantrose combines science, innovation, and customer-focused solutions to help customers bring differentiated products to market worldwide.
Learn more at Mantrose Group.
Internship Opportunity
Mantrose Group is seeking a highly motivated science, engineering, or technical student interested in gaining practical business experience while applying their technical education in a commercial environment.
This internship offers hands-on exposure to technical sales, market intelligence, business development, and strategic growth initiatives. The selected candidate will work closely with commercial and technical leaders, gaining valuable insight into how innovative technologies and specialty ingredients are developed, marketed, and commercialized across global industries.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities
- Research prospective customers, distributors, and strategic partners
- Support business development initiatives and lead generation activities
- Analyze market data and prepare reports to support strategic decision-making
- Assist in the development of customer presentations, sales materials, and business proposals
- Participate in strategic growth projects and cross-functional initiatives
- Support sales pipeline management and opportunity tracking
- Collaborate with commercial, technical, marketing, and product development teams
Qualifications
Required
- 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 discipline
- Expected graduation date of May 2027 or earlier
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with AI tools and technologies for research, analysis, and productivity
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
Preferred
- Interest in technical sales and business development
- Experience with data analysis, market research, or customer-facing projects
- Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, or internship experiences
What You Will Gain
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and business executives
- Real-world experience supporting strategic business growth initiatives
- Insight into the commercialization of innovative technologies and specialty ingredients
- Development of technical, analytical, presentation, and business development skills
- Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- Networking opportunities across commercial, technical, and operational functions
- Valuable experience for careers in technical sales, business development, consulting, product management, and general management
Why Join Mantrose Group?
This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine technical knowledge with business experience while contributing to meaningful growth initiatives. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to executive decision-making, and develop skills that will help accelerate your career after graduation.
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment as a full time employee, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases, and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Mantrose Group offers paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
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