Sales Operations Internship (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Cardinal Health's Summer Internship Program is a structured 10-12 week experience designed for undergraduate students who will be entering their senior year and are eager to make an impact. As an intern, you'll work on meaningful, business-critical projects that contribute to real outcomes while gaining exposure to the healthcare industry. Sales Operations is responsible for supporting the sales organization and driving operational excellence in order to achieve the strategic and sales objectives established by the sales organization. This includes sales tools/productivity improvement, customer contract administration, and business metrics/analytics. As a Sales Rep and Sales Operations Intern, you could potentially support the organization in several of the following ways: Improve sales operational effectiveness with ongoing process improvement and/or technology. Call on prospective customers and/or current customers via phone and email to generate interest in Cardinal Health Proactively identify and execute enhancements that reduce sales leakage. Support business objectives and projects by developing, maintaining, and presenting reporting and dashboarding. Assist in the development and updating of standard selling and sales operating procedures Amplify team accountability to deliver on commitments and drive cross functional collaboration. Other duties upon request.
Requirements
- Undergraduate students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
- Curious, driven, and eager to learn
- Interested in a career in the healthcare industry
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in General Business, Finance, Healthcare Management, Marketing, Sales, or a related field, preferred
- Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027, preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), preferred
- Participation in extracurricular activities, community organizations and/or professional associations
- Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Responsibilities
- Improve sales operational effectiveness with ongoing process improvement and/or technology.
- Call on prospective customers and/or current customers via phone and email to generate interest in Cardinal Health
- Proactively identify and execute enhancements that reduce sales leakage.
- Support business objectives and projects by developing, maintaining, and presenting reporting and dashboarding.
- Assist in the development and updating of standard selling and sales operating procedures
- Amplify team accountability to deliver on commitments and drive cross functional collaboration.
- Other duties upon request.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail in all tasks
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Maintain a proactive, results-oriented approach to work
- Prioritize tasks efficiently, recognize urgency, and consistently meet deadlines
- Work independently with moderate guidance, showing initiative and ownership
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
