2024 Summer Internship - Business Development & Sales

Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies

Sales & Business Development
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.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!Our OEM team in focusing on strategic projects within our GLobal Sales organization, with a key focus delivering Machine Vison solution to our OEM customers. Machine Vision/AI/Deep learning is a technology in which Zebra is heavily investing in. Our focus is to discover vertical markets and use cases in which this technology could have an add value. These can be existing markets, or we try to create new Sellable Addressable Markets (SAM)- globally. Our business development people are focusing on this discovery phase, create a lead. Once the lead is being converted to an opportunity, our OEM Sales teams will follow-up and close the deal. Responsibilities
  • Understanding Zebra's OEM organization, current use cases and markets we address
  • Understanding Machine Vision/ Deep Learning,
  • Defining key vertical markets and use cases **Silver Bullet**
  • Investigate market trends/ evolutions
  • Working on a target account list in dedicated markets, addressing specific use cases
  • Stakeholder management, which department are involved in a full sales cycle
  • 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
Qualifications Required Qualifications
  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate degree program with a major in Marketing (Sales/Business Development, Strategy, or Finance
  • Must have an anticipated graduation date between 2024 and 2025 OR an MBA program with a anticipate graduation between 2024 and 2026
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
  • Must reside within 50 miles of the primary work location
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to translate market trends/changes into new business opportunities
  • Good Stakeholder management- involve different parts of the business
  • Global thinker
  • New Technology mindset
  • Enjoying complex sales cycles
  • 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/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and 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 . 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.Know Your Rightshttps //www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfConozca sus Derechoshttps //www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdfWe 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 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 19.00 - USD 42.50 HourlySalary 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.