2027 Summer Internship (US) - Marketing Insights

Zebra Technologies • Lincolnshire, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zebra’s summer internship program prepares students for entry into the business world by providing an understanding of the organization’s functions. Interns receive training and hands-on experience, participate in social and professional development activities, and have a professional mentor. The Marketing Insights internship supports the Business and Market Intelligence team, which provides research-based insights on markets, customers, and competitors. Interns work with senior team members to understand business needs and translate them into research designs and methodologies. The experience provides a foundation for exploring Zebra’s Marketing Development Program, a two-year, full-time rotational program based at the company’s Lincolnshire, Illinois headquarters.

The role requires hybrid work, with three days per week in Zebra’s Lincolnshire, Illinois office. The hourly salary is $25.50. The internship is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and 2028, who are authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Management, Marketing, or Finance.
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and 2028.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• High level of Excel skills.
• Ability to design questionnaires, build sampling plans, and create data tabulations.
• Strong analytical skills, including data cleaning and preparation and analyzing data to answer business questions.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability and learning agility, including willingness to learn quickly, embrace new tools or methods, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and basic familiarity with technology solutions.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior team members to understand business needs and translate them into appropriate research designs.
• Deliver reports in formats that help business stakeholders interpret findings, including pivot tables and graphs.
• Review existing reports for data accuracy.
• Propose resolutions for quality issues of limited scope to more senior analysts and/or a supervisor.
• Support business units and marketing teams with intelligence and research requests.
• Use analytical techniques, problem-solving, research, and quantitative analysis to generate recommendations.
• Identify and interpret trends and patterns in datasets to locate influences.
• Support data governance processes and data quality in the assigned area of responsibility, as applicable.
• Develop planning, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Increase technology knowledge and skills, especially as they relate to Zebra’s product portfolio.
• Manage team-based work assignments.
• Practice interpersonal skills by connecting with day-to-day business contacts through follow-up activities.

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.
• Zebra Total Rewards may include healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, continued learning and development offerings, community service days, insurance, parental leave, an employee assistance program, and paid time off, depending on country.

What This Job Offers

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