2027 Summer Sales Internship- Chicago
Are you ready to launch your sales career? Join CDW’s Summer Sales Internship Program and gain hands-on experience in business-to-business technology sales. Work alongside top-performing sales professionals, learn solution-based selling strategies, and access 1,000+ leading technology brands - all while building a nationwide network of peers.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to strategic projects that impact our sales organization
- Research new and inactive accounts to uncover opportunities
- Develop skills in building rapport with customers through outbound phone calls
- Shadow experienced sellers and collaborate on targeted campaigns
- Partner with mentors and buddies to sharpen sales and professional skills
- Analyze segment-specific data to support territory optimization
- Engage with vendor partners and cross-functional teams to understand CDW’s business model
How You’ll Grow
Over 10 weeks, you’ll gain hands-on experience in technology sales through classroom training, real-world projects, and ongoing coaching from your Sales Manager. Your journey begins with a 3-day orientation in Chicago, where you’ll connect with fellow interns, meet CDW leaders, and dive into our culture and sales fundamentals. Throughout the program, you’ll also take part in professional development activities + executive panels, workshops, and volunteer events - designed to prepare you for a potential full-time sales career.
Program Details
The 2027 Summer Internship Program will begin on Wednesday, June 2nd through Friday, August 6th and offers a hybrid work experience in the location listed in the job description.
What We’re Looking For
- Currently enrolled undergraduate students with a graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028 with ability to begin full-time employment in 2028 (if offered employment post-internship)
- Passion for a career in sales and a self-starter mindset
- Strong interpersonal and time management skills
- Ability to commit to a 40-hour work week during standard business hours throughout the summer, with a hybrid work arrangement
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship as a full-time coworker
Salary: $19/hour
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
An application must be submitted through Workday to be considered (2027 Sales Internship - Chicago in Chicago, IL, United States)
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.
Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.