Remote Sales Internships Jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

At JBT Marel, what we do matters,we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.
Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.
Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.
As our Product Line Specialist you will provide technical assistance and conduct research, education and support to customers and JBT Marel staff with product applications, equipment knowledge, Meat Science and industry knowledge.
Embraces the Lean Enterprise strategy and adheres to all safety policies.
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On a given day, you may:

• Act as a trusted technical and application resource for customers, Account Managers, and Product Teams supporting Wolf-tec, Mepsco, and Schröder Marination and Cured Meat (MCM) product lines.
• Support sales efforts by preparing accurate, timely, and compliant equipment quotations.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation of sales opportunities, customer interactions, and account activities in designated systems.
• Collect, analyze, and share market trends, customer feedback, and competitive insights with JBT Marel stakeholders to support commercial and product strategies.
• Conduct live equipment demonstrations, trials, and customer education sessions at customer sites or the JBT Marel Sandusky Food Processing and Technology Training Center.
• Provide on-site and remote support for equipment installation, commissioning, start-up, and operator training.
• Diagnose and resolve application- and process-related technical issues at customer facilities.
• Prepare and submit detailed test, application, and performance reports for customers and internal teams in a timely manner.
• Support the research and development of new applications, processes, and equipment enhancements through production simulations, testing, and field evaluations.
• Participate in test installations and validate application performance, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up.
• Develop and deliver value-added customer training programs to enhance product knowledge and application effectiveness.
• Support university educational programs, industry trade shows, and technical conferences as a product and application representative.
• Demonstrate equipment features, benefits, and capabilities to drive customer understanding, adoption, and satisfaction.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for MCM equipment across business units.
• Provide technical and application support to Account Managers and Commercial teams throughout the organization.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Service teams to ensure customer needs are effectively translated into product and application solutions.

Requirements for the role

• Bachelor's degree in food or meat science.
• The position requires a high degree creativity, independent thinking, and resourcefulness to translate customer needs into solutions.
• Significant autonomy and initiative are required to investigate customer needs and our opportunity to identify solutions.
• Prefer at least 1-3 year's technical and commercial experience in the meat industry. Experience in a meat lab, internship in meat industry and/or a master's degree in Meat Science will satisfy experience requirement.
• You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Travel & Location

• Travel can be up to 80% of the time and not restricted to the North American Region.
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• We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
• We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
• We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!
• Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.