ITW (Illinois Tool Works) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world's leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 60,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of over 21,000 granted and pending patents. 

We are looking for a motivated and technically minded Sales Project Management Intern to join our team for the summer 2025 season. This internship provides hands-on experience at the intersection of sales and engineering, allowing you to work closely with both technical and commercial teams to drive successful project execution in the automotive OEM manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in engineering principles and an interest in sales and project management.

As a Sales Project Management Intern, you will assist in managing technical sales projects, coordinate with engineering teams to provide tailored solutions for customers and help ensure the smooth delivery of products. You’ll gain exposure to project management practices, customer engagement, and technical sales processes, preparing you for a career in technical sales or engineering management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing technical sales projects from proposal to delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and client expectations are met.
• Support the sales team with technical expertise during customer meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to help develop technical solutions based on customer requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of project proposals, cost estimates, and timelines for potential projects.
• Participate in client meetings to understand technical needs and propose engineering-based solutions.
• Help track project performance and monitor key milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (sales, engineering, and operations) to ensure effective project coordination.
• Provide assistance in addressing technical inquiries from customers, ensuring clarity and timely communication.
• Assist with documentation, including project plans, technical reports, and status updates for both internal teams and clients.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field), Business with a technical focus, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and interest in technical sales or project management.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable hands-on experience at the intersection of engineering, sales, and project management.
• Work alongside experienced professionals who will provide mentorship and guidance.
• Exposure to real-world technical sales projects and customer engagements.
• Opportunity to develop key skills in project management, customer relations, and technical sales.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle, stand, frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to walk and stoop, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Interpersonal Skills: 
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others. 

Working Conditions: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.