Sales Intern - Summer 2027

Medline; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups

Intern programs

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in Illinois is offering a 10-week Sales Internship for rising seniors, to work with the Sales Division across marketing, product divisions and operations.

The program runs early June through mid-August in the Chicagoland area, with opportunities to shadow, learn, and network across internal teams. Interns gain real-world experience and valuable professional development during the assignment.

Qualifications

• Previous internship or work experience in sales, customer service, marketing, and/or business preferred

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 experience

Business acumen

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Summary

Job Description

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.

A Sales Intern at Medline will work closely with the Sales Division team members and will be exposed to multiple areas of the business, including sales, marketing, product divisions and operations.

The Responsibilities Of The Position Include

• 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

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 page here.

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.