Marketing Intern

Sasser, Inc. • Oak Brook, IL

17d • $18 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work, Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees. From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career. We are a transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, and containerized shipping solutions, including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services. Sasser family of companies includes subsidiaries Chicago Freight Car Leasing, Union Leasing, CF Rail Services, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, and Falcon Lease. To learn more about what makes Sasser special, visit www.sasser.com. This role supports our Automotive Division, which includes Union Leasing and Express 4x4 Truck Rental. Union Leasing is a premier fleet leasing and management solutions provider with over 60 years of experience, delivering personalized service, innovative products, and industry-leading technology nationwide. Express 4x4 Truck Rental, established in 1993 and part of Sasser since 2013, offers flexible mid- to long-term pickup truck rentals with a commitment to on-time delivery across North America. Together, these businesses provide comprehensive, client-focused automotive solutions. What We Offer As a student preparing for your career, it’s important that you find an opportunity that allows you to explore challenging work in a hands-on learning environment. Our internship opportunities are designed to help interns explore and perform meaningful projects and work in various business functions while gaining applicable experience and knowledge of our industries. All Sasser internships offer both organized professional development opportunities, as well as team-based social activities, including: Participation in an Intern Leadership program, in which interns are provided with weekly live trainings, monthly panel discussions with CEOs, leaders and young professionals, intern round table discussions, on-demand webinars, and networking Lunch with our CEO Beginning and end of Internship events Volunteer days, alongside our employees Our Automotive Division is seeking a motivated and ambitious Marketing Intern to support a wide range of marketing initiatives across our two automotive brands. This role reports directly to the Director of Marketing and is designed for individuals eager to gain hands-on experience in marketing, research, communications, and brand development. This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that drive brand awareness, increase visibility, and support business growth. You’ll work alongside a collaborative marketing team, supported by an external marketing firm, to execute strategies that connect with our customers and elevate our presence in the marketplace.

Requirements

• Background in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn about marketing, research, and consumer behavior
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in data analysis, trends, and storytelling through insights
• Ability to navigate online platforms, forums, and social channels
• Comfortable using or learning AI tools for content creation and research
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to contribute to a team environment
• Ability to operate in a professional environment and routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets, and printers.

Nice To Haves

• Creative thinking and execution is a plus, especially for content development
• Experience creating video or short-form content (e.g., social media videos) is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct competitive research across automotive brands, including tracking how competitors position themselves across digital and non-traditional platforms (e.g., Reddit, forums, online communities).
• Perform social listening to understand customer sentiment, trends, and conversations related to competitors and the industry.
• Analyze lead data and datasets to identify patterns, trends, and insights (e.g., geographic trends, customer similarities, lead sources).
• Research and evaluate social media platforms and channels to understand where audiences are engaging and how content is being distributed.
• Assist in developing written content, including thought leadership pieces, with guidance from the marketing team and support from AI tools.
• Identify and research awards, recognitions, and credibility-building opportunities that strengthen brand reputation.
• Support execution of marketing initiatives using existing templates and frameworks.
• Contribute to projects that enhance brand awareness, visibility, and engagement with both clients and broader audiences.

Benefits

• Participation in an Intern Leadership program, in which interns are provided with weekly live trainings, monthly panel discussions with CEOs, leaders and young professionals, intern round table discussions, on-demand webinars, and networking
• Lunch with our CEO
• Beginning and end of Internship events
• Volunteer days, alongside our employees

What This Job Offers

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