Summer 2027 Internship - Sales Support Analyst - Michigan

Stryker; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is offering an internship as a Sales Support Analyst Intern in Portage, MI. You will work on meaningful projects to improve team operations, communications, and business support, with opportunities to develop dashboards, training resources, and data-driven insights.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, ownership of process improvements, and collaboration with Sales Support, leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree and must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in future.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Leadership, problem‑solving, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Explore AI and automation opportunities to streamline team processes.
• Create training materials and team resources (guides, reference documents, job aids).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and document workflow challenges.
• Assist with data analysis, gather insights, track metrics, identify trends.
• Document processes with cross-functional teams and capture requirements.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations for performance monitoring.
• Test and evaluate new tools and system enhancements.
• Present findings and updates to team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As a Sales Support Analyst Intern, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that improve how our team operates, communicates, and supports the business. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, technology, process improvement, and creating resources that help others succeed.

• Explore AI and automation opportunities to help streamline team processes, reduce manual work, and improve efficiency across Sales Support activities.
• Create training materials and team resources, including guides, reference documents, job aids, knowledge articles, and process documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying workflow challenges and helping design solutions that enhance the employee and customer experience.
• Assist with data analysis projects, gathering insights from business data to support decision‑making, track key metrics, and identify trends.
• Partner with Sales Support, Sales Leadership, and cross‑functional teams to understand business needs and help document processes and requirements.
• Help maintain and improve team knowledge management tools, ensuring information is organized, accessible, and up to date.
• Participate in project planning and execution, contributing ideas and helping drive initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations that help teams monitor performance and make data‑driven decisions.
• Test and evaluate new tools, technologies, and system enhancements that support operational excellence.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to team members and stakeholders, gaining valuable experience in business communication and collaboration.

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree‑seeking program after the internship.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (preferred)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment‑based sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

This internship offers hands‑on experience in process improvement, AI innovation, business analytics, training development, and project management while making a tangible impact on the Sales Support organization.

What You Get Out Of The Internship

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life‑changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will:

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast‑paced and growing industry setting
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop yourskills
• Network with key/high‑level stakeholders and leaders of the business
• Be a part of an innovative team and culture
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format

Who We Want

Challengers.

People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.

Teammates.

Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.

Charismatic networkers.

Relationship‑savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.

Strategic thinkers.

Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.

Customer‑oriented achievers.

Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer‑focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.

Game changers.

Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.

$20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage, sign‑on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.