Campus Sales Intern: Build Relationships & Drive Growth

W. W. Grainger; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

W.W. Grainger, Inc. on-campus sales internship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison provides hands-on experience in sales, account management, and customer engagement.

Based on campus, this role focuses on building relationships across departments, increasing awareness of Grainger’s products and services, and supporting business growth. This internship is ideal for students exploring careers in sales, business development, and communications, with opportunities to learn from Grainger leaders,

Qualifications

• UW–Madison student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Leadership or involvement in campus organizations or teams.
• Customer-facing or service experience (retail, campus roles, internships).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with campus departments to promote Grainger solutions.
• Engage with customers to understand needs and recommend products/services.
• Identify opportunities to grow Grainger’s presence on campus.
• Support awareness and usage of existing Grainger agreements.
• Deliver a final presentation to leadership with insights and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

W.W. Grainger, Inc. on-campus sales internship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison provides hands-on experience in sales, account management, and customer engagement.

Based on campus, this role focuses on building relationships across departments, increasing awareness of Grainger’s products and services, and supporting business growth. This internship is ideal for students exploring careers in sales, business development, and communications, with opportunities to learn from Grainger leaders,