2026 Summer Internship (US) - Business Development Intern

Remote Work : No

Overview :

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about - locally and globally. We've only begun reimaging the future - for our people, our customers, and the world.

BDRs are responsible for identifying and generating new business opportunities for Zebra. We focus on prospecting and engaging potential customers through outreach methods like calls, emails, and social media to qualify leads and set up meetings for the sales team. By acting as the first point of contact, BDRs play a crucial role in building relationships, understanding customer needs, and driving the early stages of the sales pipeline.

The purpose of this internship is to prepare college students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide you with a full experience so that you can fully envision a career with Zebra. You will be positioned for success with training, exposure to all parts of the business, social activities, a professional mentor relationship and development sessions to help you discover your own performance edge!

US Summer Internship Benefits :

Summer Fridays, As Applicable With Your Team

30+ Social and Professional Events in 12 Weeks

Global Immersion With Your Teams and Interns

Intern Allowance (when applicable)

Responsibilities :

Data management and reporting - ensure accurate up-to-date record-keeping in the CRM system or other systems

Lead follow up - reaching out to inbound leads that have expressed interest in Zebra products

Event follow up - reaching out to event leads that stopped by our booth and following up to see if they have any needs for Zebra products

Account research - identifying key decision makers across our target accounts, as well as news, updates, and changes with key stakeholders

Support outbound campaigns - assist in creating email templates, LI messages, centralizing content

Process documentation - help document workflows, processes or best practices to create internal guides or training material

Develop planning, organizational and leadership skills

Increase technology knowledge and skills

Develop team-based work proficiencies

Develop interpersonal skills to connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow up activities

THIS IS INTERNSHIP LOCATED IN CHICAGO - DOWNTOWN WITH THE EXPECTATION OF 5 DAYS IN-OFFICE ATTENDANCE.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Current enrollment in an undergraduate / graduate degree program in Sales, Marketing, Communication, Management, General Business, or related discipline. Must have an anticipated graduation date between December 2026-2027

Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications :

Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)

Intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to learn and grow

Proven leadership and excellence in professional, academic, and / or extracurricular experiences

Ability to collaborate as part of a team

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com

Know Your Rights :

Conozca sus Derechos :

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive - including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary : USD 22.00 - USD 32.00 Hourly

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com () email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.