2027 Summer Internship (US) - Inside Sales Business Development Representative

Zebra Technologies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Fridays

30+ events in 12 weeks

Global immersion with teams

Intern allowance (when applicable)

Job summary

Zebra Technologies in Chicago is offering a US summer internship aimed at developing business development skills. You will engage with decision-makers, demonstrate products, and support GTM strategies while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic sales environment.

The program emphasizes mentorship, social and professional activities, and exposure to global teams. Onsite in Chicago, with a structured learning track and events throughout the 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergrad or graduate program in Sales, Business, MIS, or Marketing.
• Anticipated graduation date between 2027-2028 for undergrads or 2027-2029 for grads.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Outbound outreach to introduce rugged hardware to decision-makers in logistics, retail, or healthcare.
• Upsell consumables and printing supplies to existing hardware clients.
• Map enterprise structures to grow footprint with additional site licenses or fleets.
• Lead pre-show outreach to book demos and follow up post-event with qualified meetings.
• Explain TCO and operational gains, contrasting solutions with competitors.

Skills

Active Listening

Empathy

Value-Based Communication

Collaborative Mindset

Technical Skills

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate enrollment (Sales/Engineering/Business)

Anticipated graduation 2027-2028 (Undergrad) / 2027-2029 (Grad)

Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

What We're Looking For

The purpose of this internship is to prepare students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide students with experiences that provide insights into a career with Zebra. Students will be positioned for success with training and hands-on experiences, invited to social and development activities, and provided a professional mentor relationship.

The Business Development Team creates the pipeline for our sellers to our partner community. The team utilizes Go To Market (GTM) strategies including Sales Plays and Sales Campaigns.

US Summer Internship Benefits

• Summer Fridays, As Applicable With Your Team
• 30+ Social and Professional Events in 12 Weeks
• Global Immersion With Your Teams and Interns
• Intern Allowance (when applicable)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Targeted Hardware & Device Campaigning: Conducts outbound outreach (cold calling, email, and LinkedIn) targeting decision-makers in logistics, retail, or healthcare to introduce rugged mobile computers, scanners, and printing hardware tailored to their operational needs.
• Recurring Supplies Upselling: Identifies existing hardware clients and systematically pitches complementary consumables, such as specialized thermal labels, RFID tags, and printing supplies, to secure predictable, high-margin recurring revenue streams.
• Footprint Expansion within Strategic Accounts: Maps complex enterprise structures to find new departments, regional warehouses, or subsidiaries, systematically pitching additional site licenses or fleet expansions to grow the company's existing footprint.
• High-Value Trade Show Lead Generation: Executes aggressive pre-show outreach to book face-to-face product demonstrations for high-value prospects, and rapidly follows up post-event to qualify booth visitors and schedule structured sales meetings.
• Competitive Positioning & Value Messaging: Educates prospects on total cost of ownership (TCO) savings and operational efficiency gains, effectively contrasting specialized hardware and software solutions against lower-cost or legacy competitors.

This position requires onsite work in the Chicago, IL office.

Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate (MBA) degree program in Professional Sales/Sales Engineering, Business Administration/Management, Management Information Systems, or Marketing
• Must have an anticipated graduation date between 2027-2028 for undergraduate students of 2027-2029 for graduate students.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Listening & Empathy: You can ask great questions, listen closely to a prospect's operational pain points, and position solutions that directly solve their daily workflow bottlenecks.
• Resilience & Persistence: You have high energy, a positive attitude, and the grit to handle rejection. You look at a "no" as simply one step closer to a "yes".
• Value-Based Communication: You can break down complex hardware and software benefits into clear, high-impact business benefits, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO) and operational efficiency.
• Collaborative Mindset: A strong team player who enjoys creative, fast-paced environments (and maybe enjoys a little friendly competition!).
• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic familiarity with technology solutions
• Integrity: Commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality

Salary: USD $25.50-$32.00/hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [e-mail].

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Pay Range

• $0.00 - $0.00 Hourly

Zebra Total Rewards

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

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To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.

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