Product Management Intern - Summer 2027

Medline Industries, Inc.; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP invites rising seniors for a 10-week Product Management internship designed to give hands-on experience across product development, marketing, sourcing, sales, and operations. You’ll work with the Product Division and gain exposure to strategic initiatives, vendor negotiations, and market analyses.

The program emphasizes real-world ownership of projects, professional development, and opportunities to present to sales teams.

Qualifications

• Junior standing required
• 3.0 minimum GPA preferred
• Previous internship experience in product management/development, marketing, and/or business preferred
• Active interest in Healthcare industry preferred
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication and follow‑up skills required
• Excellent presentation skills for large and small groups
• Must have strategic, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Must have a bias toward action and be results oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Unrestricted permanent US work authorization

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Product Division team members and be exposed to all business areas including product development, marketing, sourcing, sales, negotiation, QA, operations, and financial strategies
• Participate in development and launch of new product lines or improvements
• Assist in developing and executing sales and marketing strategies
• Collaborate with marketing to develop promotional pieces and packaging
• Research market and perform analyses to identify opportunities to grow the business
• Craft and deliver presentations to sales force and customers
• Negotiate with vendors to meet business goals while maintaining relationships
• Work with Inventory Management to ensure stock levels and service goals

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication

Follow-up skills

Presentation skills

Bias toward action

Healthcare industry interest

Internship experience in PM/Marketing/

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

With more than 50 years of consecutive growth, we’ve built a dynamic workplace where over 45,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and contribute to our entrepreneurial culture.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our team. Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem-solvers who move fast, move mountains, and succeed together.
A Medline internship provides real-world, hands‑on experience where you can make a true impact. Interns take ownership of projects while gaining valuable insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of their roles. Beyond the work itself, the summer experience includes enriching opportunities such as social and networking events, leadership presentations, community service activities, and more. Through meaningful work and professional development experiences, you’ll build a tangible skillset that helps set you apart from your peers.
Our internships span a variety of business areas and are open to rising seniors in undergraduate programs. Designed to support both personal and professional growth, the 10-week summer program runs from early June through mid-August in one of our four corporate offices in the Chicagoland area.

Job Description

A Product Management Intern at Medline will work closely with the Product Division team members and will be exposed to all areas of the business, including product development, marketing, global sourcing, sales, negotiation, quality assurance, operations, and financial strategies.

Possible projects could include:

• Development and launch of new product lines and/or product improvements
• Assisting in the development and execution of sales and marketing strategies
• Collaborating with marketing to develop promotional pieces and design packaging
• Researching the market and performing analyses to determine new opportunities to grow the business
• Crafting and delivering presentations to our sales force and customers
• Negotiating with vendors to ensure business goals are met while maintaining strong business relationships
• Working with Inventory Management to ensure proper stock levels and service level goals are met

Qualifications:

• Junior standing required
• 3.0 minimum GPA preferred
• Previous internship experience in product management/development, marketing, and/or business preferred
• Active interest in the Healthcare industry preferred
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication and follow‑up skills required
• Excellent presentation skills for large and small groups
• Must have strategic, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Must have a bias toward action and be results oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Unrestricted permanent US work authorization

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$23.25 - $33.75 Hourly

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp for interns and temporary roles.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging pagehere.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.