2027 Summer Corporate Intern - Marketing

Caterpillar; Peoria (IL); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accrued PTO

Paid holidays

Paid volunteer day

Housing stipend

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

Voluntary benefits

Zusammenfassung

Caterpillar offers a 12-week Marketing Internship to gain real-world experience and develop core marketing competencies. Interns will support brand storytelling, market research, and advertising across dealer and end-user segments, with rotations through product and marketing teams.

Located at Peoria, IL and other US sites, this full-time internship runs May 17, 2027 to August 6, 2027. Onsite five days per week; relocation assistance available; visa sponsorship not offered.

Qualifikationen

• Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College in Marketing, Business, Graphic Design, Communications, PR, or related degree at the time of application and throughout the program.
• Minimum 2.8/4.0 cumulative GPA, no rounding.
• Must be able to relocate to internship location for the duration and commute reliably.

Aufgaben

• Build foundational knowledge of Caterpillar and its products, services, and customers.
• Grow personally and professionally through soft skills development and hands-on training.
• Collaborate with experts in product development, dealer management, marketing, and sales; rotate assignments.
• Manage assigned territory and serve as a connection between dealers and Caterpillar.

Kenntnisse

Customer focus

Effective communications

Problem solving

Relationship management

Ausbildung

4-year University/College enrollment

GPA 2.8/4.0

Jobbeschreibung

Career Area:Students and GraduatesJob Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.Job Summary Caterpillar offers a unique opportunity within our marketing organization to allow students to gain a wealth of real-world practical experience and establish core marketing competencies. Marketing professionals across the enterprise help our dealers and customers succeed in their business through the promotion and selling of products and services, including market research and advertising to the industries we serve.

MarketingInternshelp shape and support our brand by creating compelling stories and customer experiences that are aligned to meet the needs of our business, enhance the power of our brand and maximize the value delivered to the Caterpillar enterprise and our end-user customers with visual and esthetic appeal. Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications or PR related degrees are preferred. Specialties within Marketing include but are not limited to: Brand Management Marketing Communications Product and Technical Marketing Customer Experience Customer Insights Marketing Strategy Marketing Data Management Marketing Technology

Additional Info: This is a full- time (40 hours per week) 12-week internship May 17, 2027 - August 6, 2027 (subject to change based on selected candidates schedule). Locations for this internship could be Peoria, IL; Cary, NC; Houston, TX; Seguin, TX; Irving, TX; Tucson, AZ or other locations throughout the US

What You Will Do

Build foundational knowledge of Caterpillar, its products, services and customers. Grow personally and professionally through soft skills development and hands-on technical training. Collaborate with experts in product development, dealer management, marketing, and sales, etc. Work in various rotational assignments throughout Caterpillar, learning strategy, services and products Ultimately, manage assigned territory and serve as a connection between dealers and Caterpillar.

What You Have

Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. Level Basic Understanding: Focuses activities on developing and maintaining positive customer relationships. Discusses general differences between internally and externally focused organizations. Cites the cost and benefits of good versus poor customer service. Explains why customer satisfaction is important to successful product/service delivery.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Level Basic Understanding: Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message. Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications. Explains the importance of effective business communication. Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Level Basic Understanding: Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving. Describes problem reporting and escalation practices. Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution. Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers. Level Basic Understanding: Provides examples of the characteristics of effective business relationships. Identifies key business relationships in own organization. Describes the nature of a productive business relationship. Explains the benefits of building business partnerships.

Program Qualifications

Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College in Marketing, Business, Graphic Design, Communications, PR, or related degreeat the time of application and throughout the program Must have completed 12 credit hours prior to the start of the program Minimum 2.8/4.0 cumulative GPA, no rounding Must be able to relocate to internship location for the duration of the internship and complete daily commute using reliable transportation

Top Candidates Will Also Have

Previous experience/demonstrated abilities in Project Management Previous industry and/or marketing operations experience is highly valued Strong initiative, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills Strong presentation skills Highly organized Previous experience/level of proficiency withinthe following areas: Construction Equipment Mining Equipment Diesel Equipment Natural Gas Engines On-Highway Trucks

Summary

Pay Range:$22.50 - $40.25Intern Hourly Rate: An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.

Intern Benefits

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Housing Stipend
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical coverage
• Voluntary benefits

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:August 28, 2026 - November 13, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.