Intern, Business Development (Summer 2024)
About Chamberlain Group:
Chamberlain Group is a global leader in access solutions. Our leading brands like LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Merlin and Grifco are found in millions of homes and commercial applications across the globe. Our innovative products powered by the myQ digital ecosystem provide customers with smart access solutions to move safely through garages, homes, communities, businesses, and storage facilities.
At Chamberlain Group, we hire smart people to work on cool products for a connected world.
About our Internship Program:
At Chamberlain Group, our interns work on real, meaningful projects that are at the center of our business strategy and our company’s transformation. Our program offers you:
- Development & Skills Training: We offer informative workplace success sessions to hone your skills, covering topics from time management to effective communication.
- Networking: Events are open to interns and full-time employees to encourage early-career networking and guidance opportunities.
- Mentorship: You’ll be assigned a full-time employee as your mentor who will guide you throughout your program.
- Conversations with Leaders: Meet with and learn from our CEO and other leaders at CG through intimate and authentic Q&A sessions.
- Community Giving: Attend volunteer outings with other interns to give back in the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop basic understanding of product lines, customer segments and their needs, competitive products, prices, and policies
- Perform work as an individual contributor and as a sales team member
- Lead generation/ prospecting
- Provide sales support to inside and field sales teams
- Attend and participate in sales meetings, product training seminars, and sales process training
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration or a related field of study at an accredited college or university
- Must be able to work from our Oakbrook, IL office (15 miles west of Chicago) 3 days a week
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous sales internship or participation in a student sales organization is preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Aptitude and desire for a career in professional sales in a B2B environment
- Demonstrated ability to develop rapport, influence others and maintain strong working relationships
- Solid computer and software literacy, with the ability to learn new technology quickly
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and aptitude for internal business systems
We are currently only considering applicants for internship and co-op positions who do not require employment sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates working on OPT authorization will not be considered.
Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence Recruiting@Chamberlain.com.