2024 Summer Internship - Corporate Development
Zebra Technologies
Lincolnshire, IL, USA
Posted on Friday, September 15, 2023
Remote Work Hybrid
OverviewAt Zebra, we extend the edge of possibility by shaping the future of work on the front line—reinventing how businesses run and moving society forward.We are a community of changemakers, innovators and doers who come together to deliver a performance edge to the front line of business. We develop new technologies and create new solutions with partners to help organizations act with greater visibility, connectivity, and intelligence—delivering better experiences for workers and those they serve.Being a part of Zebra means being seen, heard, valued, and respected as you define your path to a fulfilling career. Here, you'll have opportunities to learn and lead at a leading company, and you can channel your skills towards causes that you and the Zebra community care about, locally, and globally.Together, we've only begun to define the edge of what's possible—for our people, our customers, and the world.We are seeking someone motivated and excited to work on Zebra Ventures team.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!After completing the internship at Zebra, you will have
- Increased planning, organizational, and leadership skills
- Enhanced technological knowledge and skills
- Developed a collaborative mindset and team-based work proficiencies
- Strengthened interpersonal skills creating lasting relationships with Zebra professionals
- Sourcing new deals
- Vetting deals (evaluating companies, researching them)
- Pitching deals (putting together information that helps us educated others in Zebra)
- Managing deals (working with existing portfolio companies to help them grow)
- Preparing customer presentations
- Developing planning, organizational and leadership skills
- Increasing technology knowledge and skills
- Developing team-based work proficiencies
- Developing interpersonal skills to connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow up activities
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate degree program in a subject area related to Finance, Marketing, Business, Engineering (software or hardware) or another other related degree program
- Must have an anticipated graduation date between December 2024- 2025
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
- Must reside within 50 miles of the primary work location- Lincolnshire, IL
- Strong financial analysis skills
- Strong interest in technology
- Need to be interested in investing
- Exceptional decision making skills
- Excellent writing skills (writing and PowerPoint) and verbal communication skills
- Maturity, integrity, character
- Intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to learn and grow
- Proven leadership and excellence in professional, academic, and/or extracurricular experiences
- Experience with/knowledge of CB Insights, Pitchbook or other startup databases
- Track record of accomplishments in a business role (previous internship)
- Initiative and ambition
- Ability to collaborate as part of a team
- Effective verbal and written communication skills