Inside Sales Intern - Lake Forest

Inside Sales Intern - Lake Forest

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com .

This position is hourly. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is between $17 / hour and $19 / hour.

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment. Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits. Safety shoes provided (where applicable). For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please visit https : / / experience100.ehr.com / grainger / Home / Tools-Resources / Key-Resources / New-Hire .

The Grainger sales internship program is based in Lake Forest. Our 10-week program provides a holistic experience that exposes our interns to account management, opportunities for learning sessions with our Executive Leadership team, professional development sessions, and team building. You'll participate in a 4-week training program, where you will learn essential selling skills, designed to set you up for success. Following the 4 weeks of training, you will work in a team-oriented sales-center environment, to establish, cultivate and build relationships with Grainger customers. This will include up to 40 hrs / week communicating with customers over the phone. Interns will receive performance reviews from their manager, which is a great opportunity to grow your skillsets. At the end of the program, you will also provide a final presentation to their department leadership team about their project and recommendations for the future. Grainger's internship program provides paid housing for those interns who live outside a 30-mile radius from Lake Forest.

Skillset Development : Receive ongoing coaching to enhance communication, 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 grow their network.

Expected graduation with a bachelor's degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, or related field between Winter 2026 Spring 2027. Does not require sponsorship. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment.