Inside Sales Intern - Lake Forest

Company Overview

Grainger is a broad line, business-to-business distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and other related products and services. More than 5 million businesses and institutions worldwide rely on Grainger for products such as safety gloves, ladders, motors, and janitorial supplies, along with services like inventory management and technical support. These customers represent a broad collection of industries including commercial, government, healthcare, and manufacturing. They place orders online, on mobile devices, through sales representatives, over the phone, and at local branches. Approximately 4,500 suppliers provide Grainger with more than 1.5 million products stocked in Grainger’s distribution centers and branches worldwide.

Internship Program Overview

The Grainger internship program is currently based in Lake Forest. Not only do we provide a great experience as far as project experience, but throughout the program, we offer opportunities for learning sessions with our Executive Leadership team, a tour of our local distribution center, professional development sessions, and cross-functional team building. Interns will receive performance reviews with their manager, which is a great opportunity to learn and grow their skillsets.  At the end of the internship, the intern will also provide a final presentation to their department leadership team about their project and recommendations for the future. 

In addition, Grainger’s internship provides paid housing for those interns who live outside a 30-mile radius from Lake Forest. At this time, we plan for our 2022 internship program to take place in person. However, we are actively monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and will take all necessary steps to ensure team member safety.

We believe our internship program is a great experience and an amazing opportunity for students to learn, grow, network, and have fun!  Grainger also places a strong emphasis on recruiting top internship talent for full-time opportunities where available.

Professional Development

• Onboarding: Program interns will go through a comprehensive onboarding process, and participate in structured development sessions.
• Skillset Development:  Receive ongoing coaching to enhance communication, leadership, presentation, and selling skillsets.
• Leadership Exposure: Meet with executive leaders to learn about different areas of the business.  
• Mentorship: Throughout the program, interns receive direct feedback from a peer mentor, their manager to help them in their professional development.
• Network:  Interns will be able to grow their network and build positive working relationships.  
• Have Fun: Participate in company lunch and learns, attend social events with your fellow intern colleagues, and more.

Qualifications:

• Expected graduation with a Bachelors degree in Sales, Business, Marketing or related field between Winter 2022 – Spring 2023
• Good communication skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Preferred major GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Does not require sponsorship

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.