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Ecolab Sales Development Program Internship in Denver, Colorado
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 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... 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