Undergraduate Marketing Intern

Ecolab

Posted about 19 hours ago

Internship

Naperville, Illinois

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will own a project within an operating division or corporate marketing group to hone technical and communication skills. They will partner with stakeholders to research and propose solutions, culminating in a formal presentation to marketing leadership.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a bachelor's degree with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028. You possess strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated results-oriented capabilities and the agility to manage competing priorities.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Marketing

Project management

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Job Description

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 Undergraduate Marketing Interns to join our summer 2027 marketing internship program. During your 11 weeks with us, you will work on a meaningful project that has real business impact, gain professional and technical skills, grow your professional network, and experience Ecolab’s culture through thoughtful programming and mentorship.

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 a Marketing Associate role

What You Will Do:

  • Own a project within an operating division or corporate marketing group and hone your technical, communication, and team building skills

  • Partner with your manager, team, and stakeholders to research, review, and propose project solutions to your project’s objective

  • Formally present your project overview, findings, and recommendations to Ecolab Marketing Leaders and Marketing Associates at the end of the summer

  • Participate in thoughtful summer programming that will provide you professional development and exposure to our company culture through networking events and speaker series.

Position Details:

  • 11-week paid internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1, 2027

  • Positions are located in St Paul, MN or Naperville, IL

  • Relocation assistance may be available

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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree 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 Monday Tuesday, June 1, 2027

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, General or Business Management, Entrepreneurship, or related

  • Proven leadership and influencing capabilities with the ability to drive self, influence others and provide recommendations to senior leadership

  • Project management skills with strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Demonstrated results-oriented capabilities

  • Proven agility to manage competing priorities

  • Ability to collaborate in diverse, cross-functional teams and environment

  • Ability to cultivate relationships with internal and external customers

  • Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills

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.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

20 - 24 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.


Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.


Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.  


Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on 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).

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, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Ecolab

A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.
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