About the role#
The On-Campus Sales Internship at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers hands-on experience in sales, account management, and customer engagement. You will focus on building relationships with campus departments, increasing awareness of Grainger products, and supporting business growth. This role is designed for students interested in developing professional skills in sales and business development.
What you'll do#
- Build relationships with campus departments to promote Grainger solutions.
- Engage with customers to understand their needs and recommend products or services.
- Identify opportunities to grow the Grainger presence on campus.
- Support awareness and usage of existing Grainger agreements.
- Deliver a final presentation to leadership with your insights and recommendations.
What you'll need#
- Current UIUC student graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Leadership experience in campus organizations, athletics, or team environments.
- Previous customer-facing or service experience, such as retail or campus roles.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.
Location & details#
- Location: Champaign, Illinois.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- This is a paid, full-time internship with a rolling term.
About Grainger
Grainger is a public company founded in 1927 that provides industrial supplies and inventory management services. Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, the organization employs over 22,000 people. It serves more than 4.5 million customers across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. The company offers a catalog of over one million products ranging from safety equipment to metalworking tools.
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