Intern - Sales Pricing & Strategy (Summer 2027)

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flight privileges

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Sales Strategy & Pricing Intern to partner with Worldwide Sales and Commercial leadership. You will analyze large datasets, uncover insights, and build dashboards to influence pricing and revenue strategies.

This internship blends business strategy, analytics, and technology while exposing you to a global airline's commercial partnerships. You will work with teams across Revenue Management, Marketing, Loyalty, Network Planning, FP&A, and Digital Technology to solve

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Economics, Engineering, CS, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Finance or related field
• Graduating Winter 2027 or Spring 2028
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and identify insights
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to synthesize data and present recommendations to business stakeholders
• Experience with data analysis, statistical modeling, or BI tools
• Exposure to Python, SQL, R, or Java
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau or similar tools
• Coursework or project experience in analytics, ML, forecasting, optimization, or OR
• Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to data-driven projects
• Experience presenting technical findings to business audiences
• Interest in commercial strategy, pricing, revenue optimization, or travel industry
• Understanding of AI tools and responsible use in research and analysis

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to uncover insights and evaluate program performance
• Develop analytical tools and dashboards to shape sales strategy
• Support data-driven recommendations presented to senior leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges using data
• Automate reporting processes and monitor pricing and revenue trends

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

This highly analytical role provides strategic and quantitative support to United's Worldwide Sales organization and Commercial leadership team. The team leverages data, technology, and advanced analytics to optimize business-to-business commercial programs, drive revenue growth, and inform key business decisions.

As a Sales Strategy & Pricing Intern, you will work with large datasets to uncover insights, evaluate program performance, and develop analytical tools that help shape United's sales strategy. Projects may include analyzing corporate and agency booking behavior, ticketing and revenue trends, pricing effectiveness, market opportunities, and customer performance metrics. Interns will have the opportunity to build dashboards, automate reporting processes, and support the development of data-driven recommendations presented to senior leadership.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine business strategy, analytics, and technology while gaining exposure to how one of the world's largest airlines manages its commercial partnerships. You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Revenue Management, Marketing, Loyalty, Network Planning, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Digital Technology to solve complex business challenges using data.

Students with a passion for analytics, problem-solving, coding, and leveraging data to influence business outcomes are encouraged to apply.

Posted from September 1 - September 15, 2026

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Finance, or a related field
• Graduating Winter 2027 or Spring 2028
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

• Ability to synthesize data and present recommendations to business stakeholders

  Preferred

• Experience working with data analysis, statistical modeling, or business intelligence tools
• Exposure to programming languages such as Python, SQL, R, or Java
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Coursework or project experience in analytics, machine learning, forecasting, optimization, economics, or operations research
• Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to data-driven projects, research, competitions, or case studies
• Experience presenting technical or analytical findings to business audiences
• Interest in commercial strategy, pricing, revenue optimization, or the travel and transportation industry

• Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and the ability to leverage AI effectively to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.

The starting rate for this role is $20.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education and skills. This position may also be eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail]