Sales Intern - Summer 2027

Medline Industries, LP; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking events

Leadership presentations

Community service activities

Professional development

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP internship offers hands-on experience across a 10-week summer program, from early June to mid‑August, in the Chicagoland area. Interns own projects and gain insight into day-to-day responsibilities while networking with leaders and peers.

The program targets rising seniors in undergrad with a preference for those pursuing healthcare, sales, or business tracks, and provides opportunities to interact with Field Sales, Sales Management, and Product Divisions.

Qualifications

• Junior standing with a 3.0 minimum GPA preferred.
• Previous internship or work experience in sales, customer service, marketing, and/or business preferred.
• Ability to travel for field sales training and job shadowing (within state and out of state)

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced sales professionals and learn sales techniques
• Assist in execution of product evaluations and conversions
• Collaborate and build effective relationships with partners (Field Sales Reps, Sales Management, and Product Divisions)
• Attend mentoring and networking opportunities with sales leadership
• Study market opportunities and develop business plans
• Attend sales training sessions with other Medline sales professionals

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Marketing

Business

Tools

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.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced sales professionals and learn sales techniques
• Assist in execution of product evaluations and conversions
• Collaborate and build effective relationships with partners (Field Sales Reps, Sales Management, and Product Divisions)
• Attend mentoring and networking opportunities with sales leadership
• Study market opportunities and develop business plans
• Attend sales training sessions with other Medline sales professionals

Qualifications

Junior standing with 3.0 minimum GPA preferred

• Previous internship or work experience in sales, customer service, marketing, and/or business preferred
• Ability to travel for field sales training and job shadowing (within state and out of state)
• 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

Salary Range

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.

Benefits

• 401(k) contributions
• paid time off
• access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Service Corp for interns and temporary roles

Culture & Inclusion

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. 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.

Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.

Medline is the largest provider of medical‑surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.