2027 Summer Internship (US) - Inside Sales Business Development Representative (Hardware)

Location: Hybrid role requiring onsite work in the Chicago, Illinois office.

Salary: USD $25.50–$32.00 per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops smart hardware and software solutions for organizations, including rugged mobile computers, scanners, printing hardware, and related supplies.

What you will do

• Conduct outbound cold calling, email, and LinkedIn campaigns targeting decision-makers in logistics, retail, and healthcare.
• Introduce rugged mobile computers, scanners, and printing hardware based on operational needs.
• Upsell consumables such as thermal labels, RFID tags, and printing supplies to existing hardware clients.
• Map enterprise structures to identify departments, warehouses, subsidiaries, and opportunities for site licenses or fleet expansion.
• Generate and qualify trade show leads, book product demonstrations, and schedule sales meetings.
• Communicate total cost of ownership and operational efficiency benefits while positioning Zebra solutions against lower-cost and legacy competitors.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate/MBA program in Professional Sales/Sales Engineering, Business Administration/Management, Management Information Systems, or Marketing.
• Expected graduation in 2027–2028 for undergraduate students or 2027–2029 for graduate students.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Active listening, empathy, resilience, persistence, and a positive attitude toward handling rejection.
• Ability to communicate complex hardware and software benefits as clear business value, including total cost of ownership and operational efficiency.
• Collaborative mindset and comfort with creative, fast-paced environments.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, plus basic familiarity with technology solutions.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality.

Culture & Benefits

• Summer Fridays, when applicable to the team.
• More than 30 social and professional events during the 12-week internship.
• Global immersion with teams and interns, professional training, hands-on experience, and mentoring.
• Intern allowance, when applicable.
• Benefits may include healthcare, wellness programs, inclusion networks, learning and development, community service days, parental leave, employee assistance, and paid time off.