Business Intern, Business Management

Summary

Job title:

Intern

Job

Department:
Chicago District

Location:

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Description

Summary:

Our internship is designed for candidates who are sales oriented and interested in sales or management. Our 10-12 week summer 2026 internship experience is paid and will provide candidates a working knowledge of the industry by exposing them to all aspects of the electrical distribution field through a combination of mentoring and on-the-job training. The program requires a strong commitment from each participant and encompasses, but is not limited to, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, counter sales, sales and interpersonal skills, customer relations and CED business philosophy.

Our interns will have the opportunity to work on special projects such as market sales or customer analysis, as well as, other projects custom designed by the management team and the intern. About half the internship will be spent in the warehouse with the other half in an office setting. Our ideal intern has a desire to work in one of our full time sales and management programs post-graduation.

Chicago District Hiring

Location:

Champaign, IL

We also have internship opportunities in Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota and this application can be used for those. Please contact your recruiter if you have questions on location!  Compensation is based on experience and varies by market.

Reports to:

Profit Center Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

+ Pursuing a 4 year college degree (business preferred) with graduation by May 2028 (June 2027 or earlier preferred)

+ Current, valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

+ Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)

+ Reliable transportation to and from job locations

+ Regular and consistent attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Graduation by or before June 2027

+ Strong negotiation skills

+ Sales experience

+ Strong leadership

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software

+ Comfortable in a blue collar, warehouse setting

+ Detail oriented

+ Ability to solve problems

+ Must be a self-starter who can handle a heavy volume of work and be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time

Working Conditions:

Conditions vary based on the intern's current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments.  During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions.  Office segments may include sitting for extended periods.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Essential Job Functions:

+ Learning all aspects of the CED business

+ Warehouse operations

+ Various relevant projects

+ Communicating - both written and spoken - in English.

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Compensation Range:

The compensation range for this position is $18 to $20 hourly.