On-Campus Sales Intern: Build Campus Relationships

W. W. Grainger; Champaign, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching & feedback

Leadership exposure

Professional development

Job summary

The Grainger On-Campus Sales Internship Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 interested in developing skills in sales, communication, and business development, with coaching, exposure to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
• Current UIUC student graduating between December 2026 – June 2027.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Customer-facing or service experience (retail, campus roles, internships)

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 Grainger agreements.
• Deliver a final presentation to leadership with insights and recommendations

Skills

Sales

Customer-facing

Communication

Relationship-building

Independent work

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or related field

Job description

The Grainger On-Campus Sales Internship Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 interested in developing skills in sales, communication, and business development, with coaching, exposure to