2027 Sales Internship - Chicago

CDW • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

CDW’s 10-week Summer Sales Internship Program provides hands-on experience in business-to-business technology sales. Interns work with sales professionals, learn solution-based selling strategies, and gain exposure to more than 1,000 technology brands. The program includes classroom training, real-world projects, coaching from a Sales Manager, and a three-day orientation in Chicago. Interns also participate in professional development activities, executive panels, workshops, and volunteer events designed to prepare them for a potential full-time sales career.

The 2027 program runs from June 2 through August 6 and offers a hybrid work experience in Chicago. Interns must be available to work 40 hours per week during standard business hours throughout the summer. The listed pay is $19 per hour; salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Ability to begin full-time employment in 2028 if offered a position after the internship.
• Passion for a sales career and a self-starter mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Ability to commit to a 40-hour work week during standard business hours throughout the summer in a hybrid arrangement.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship as a full-time coworker.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic projects that impact the sales organization.
• Research new and inactive accounts to uncover opportunities.
• Build customer rapport through outbound phone calls.
• Shadow experienced sellers and collaborate on targeted campaigns.
• Work with mentors and buddies to develop sales and professional skills.
• Analyze segment-specific data to support territory optimization.
• Engage with vendor partners and cross-functional teams to understand CDW’s business model.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern