Retail Account Representative - Intern

Location: United States of America, Florida (Remote); United States of America, Georgia (Remote); United States of America, Oklahoma (Remote); United States of America, New Jersey (Remote); United States of America, Texas (Remote); United States of America, Tennessee (Remote); United States of America, California (Remote); United States of America, North Carolina (Remote); United States of America, Pennsylvania (Remote); United States of America, Alabama (Remote)

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Who we are

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 US Best Managed Company, recognized five years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

What you'll do

Visit 6-8 Walmart stores daily within your assigned territory to drive HTH Pool Care orders through direct store-level selling

Generate incremental revenue through SSO (store-specific orders), off-shelf display placements, and feature execution

Build professional relationships with Walmart store coaches, store managers, and market managers

Execute half-pallet display placements and ensure proper product positioning, signage, and modular integrity in the pool care aisle

Provide daily reports on store visits, orders placed, competitive activity, and customer feedback

Track and report competitive product placement, pricing, and promotional activity

Complete a structured 4-week onboarding program covering product knowledge, SSO ordering, Walmart store operations, and in-store selling techniques

Pair with an experienced Solenis field rep who will provide mentorship through ride-alongs and ongoing coaching throughout the program

How you'll add value

Apply your interpersonal and communication skills to engage store-level decision makers and build lasting relationships

Use your problem-solving ability to identify out-of-stock situations, modular integrity gaps, and display opportunities during each store visit

Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work independently in the field after the training period

Bring energy and a competitive mindset to a fast-paced, results-driven field sales environment

Coordinate with market managers on display approvals and seasonal placement decisions

Communicate field insights to the Project Spark team to inform territory and product strategy

Some perks of working with us

Hands-on field sales experience with a Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company

Competitive compensation for the duration of the internship

Structured mentorship from experienced sales professionals

Real territory ownership with measurable results tied to your effort

Continuous professional development through training sessions, weekly team calls, and 1:1 coaching

Top performers will be considered for full-time Field Account Representative positions

We are hiring for the following markets: Dallas, Jacksonville, Pittsburgh, Chattanooga, Charlotte, Sacramento, Birmingham, Newark NJ, Oklahoma City, and Augusta, GA

Due to the field-based nature of this role, access to a reliable vehicle for daily use is a requirement.

This role will be from February through July of 2027.  This is ideal for December 2026 graduate or a student able to work full-time both Spring and Summer.  A degree is not required for this role.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you and look forward to receiving your application.

Make an impact by growing your career with Solenis!

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or prot