2026 Summer Intern: Sales Intern

Job description

At UL, we know why we come to work.

Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place.

Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth.

We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.

UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change.

Satisfying?

Yes.

Exciting?

Absolutely!



As our global footprint continues to spread across the world, we are looking for a Sales Intern to join our team in Northbrook, IL.



What you’ll learn & achieve:



Built Environment (BE)

Built Environment provides the highest level of technical knowledge, expertise and testing, inspection and certification, advisory and commissioning services to support our customers globally throughout the entire life cycle of their products and buildings.

UL plays a critical role and acts as a trusted partner to various stakeholders in the built environment and building products industry by knowing everything about every building, building regulation and requirement, fire equipment services and personal protective equipment by providing proactive insights on safe, secure and sustainable buildings, risk management solutions and tenant wellness and safety validations.




+ Building Materials, Suppression Systems and Building Envelope

+ Life Safety, Detection and Security Systems

+ Personal Protective Equipment




Energy and Industrial Automation (EIA)

Within our Energy and Industrial Automation (EIA), we provide solutions for safety, security, and performance throughout the energy, power distribution and, automation value chains.

We work in a diversity of cutting-edge industries, such as: Power and Automation, Renewable Energy, Field Evaluation Services and Industrial Functional Safety.

The impact of our work spreads through many business areas on a global scale yet focused locally through our collaborative team members.

Our interns will assist our Sales Executives with prioritizing portfolio of accounts and maintain relationships aimed at achieving optimal results and service excellence.

An internship at UL is an opportunity to learn while doing:


+ Sales training (condensed format)

+ Assist Sales Executives with client outreach and follow ups; primarily remotely (video, phone, email) to promote and sell UL services

+ Assist with prospecting activities

+ Present how to sell as if they were UL sales staff (end of internship)




Software & Advisory (S&A)

We solve our customers’ problems.

Helping clients meet their safety and performance goals means understanding their business processes from start to finish and not just focusing on project parameters.

UL Solutions’ Software & Advisory (S&A) services help customers reduce complexity, ensure compliance, improve quality and operational performance, and drive sustainability.

What makes you a great fit:


+ Rising senior currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in: Business, Sales, Engineering, or related field.

+ Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

+ Ambitious and highly motivated self-starter who works well independently and collaboratively

+ Ability to remain driven and focused in a remote work environment

+ Indefinite right to work in the United States.




What you’ll experience working at UL:


+ Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new.

Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.

+ People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL.

We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.

+ Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create.

We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play.

And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.

+ Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.

+ Total Rewards: The hourly rate for this role is $23.50.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus to assist with housing, travel, and other relocation expenses, subject to terms and conditions.

Your internship will consist of a 10-12 week long project, networking, learning & development opportunities, and will provide you with the opportunity to make a real world impact.


Learn More:

Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily.

We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns.

This is our every day.

This is our normal.

Curious?

To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer.

To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:
Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Required Skill Profession

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