2027 Summer Internship (US) - Inside Sales Business Development Representative

Zebra Technologies • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This 2027 summer internship is designed to prepare students for entry into the business world through training and hands-on experience across Zebra Technologies. Interns will gain insight into a career with Zebra, participate in social and professional development activities, and have a professional mentor. The Business Development Team builds the sales pipeline for Zebra’s partner community using go-to-market strategies such as sales plays and campaigns.

The intern will conduct targeted outreach to decision-makers in logistics, retail, and healthcare to introduce hardware and device solutions; identify opportunities to sell recurring supplies to existing hardware clients; expand Zebra’s footprint within strategic enterprise accounts; generate and qualify trade show leads; and communicate the value of Zebra solutions compared with lower-cost or legacy competitors. The position requires onsite work in Zebra’s Chicago, Illinois office.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate (MBA) program in Professional Sales/Sales Engineering, Business Administration/Management, Management Information Systems, or Marketing.
• Anticipated graduation date of 2027–2028 for undergraduate students or 2027–2029 for graduate students.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Active listening and empathy, including the ability to uncover prospects’ operational needs and position relevant solutions.
• Resilience, persistence, high energy, and a positive attitude when handling rejection.
• Ability to explain complex hardware and software benefits in clear business terms, including total cost of ownership and operational efficiency.
• Collaborative team mindset and comfort in creative, fast-paced environments.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and basic familiarity with technology solutions.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound calls, email, and LinkedIn outreach to decision-makers in logistics, retail, and healthcare to introduce rugged mobile computers, scanners, and printing hardware.
• Identify existing hardware clients and pitch complementary recurring supplies, including thermal labels, RFID tags, and printing supplies.
• Map enterprise account structures to identify departments, regional warehouses, or subsidiaries for additional site licenses or fleet expansions.
• Conduct pre-trade-show outreach to book product demonstrations and follow up with booth visitors to qualify prospects and schedule sales meetings.
• Explain total cost of ownership savings and operational efficiency benefits, positioning Zebra hardware and software against lower-cost or legacy competitors.

Benefits

• Summer Fridays, as applicable with the team.
• 30+ social and professional events in 12 weeks.
• Global immersion with teams and interns.
• Intern allowance, when applicable.
• Healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings.
• Community service days.
• Traditional insurance, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program, and paid time off offerings, depending on country of work.
• Cash incentive program eligibility; some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed