Summer 2026 Marketing Intern Rising Junior

Job description

**Job Description:**

**COMPANY DESCRIPTION:**

Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses.

We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions–developed in tandem with our customers.

In addition, we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide.

ITW’s differentiated business model is comprised of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-focused innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture.

While we own many global businesses, these capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance.

ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on.

We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 500 company that employs nearly 48,000 people, and is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, USA with operations in 57 countries.

**DIVISION DESCRIPTION:**

ITW Commercial Construction North America is a leading manufacturer with a proven history of creating innovative fastening solutions used by the professional commercial contractor in concrete anchoring and flooring, drywall, metal building, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC applications.

We take pride in our commitment to being a customer-centric organization with operational excellence, superior service, and new product development that has guided the company through decades of growth by meeting the ever-changing needs of the commercial construction industry.

Focusing on the needs of our end-users enables us to customize our product offering and service based on their requirements.

ITW Commercial Construction encompasses the leading brands of Buildex, Sammys, Red Head, Tapcon, Ramset, and PNA with an overall history dating back to 1910.

**ROLE DESCRIPTION:**

**Position Summary:**

CCNA is seeking a Marketing Intern for the summer of 2026 working out of our Glenview, IL location.

The **Marketing Intern** within our **Commercial Construction North America** division will play a key role in understanding the _where, what,_ and _how_ of the commercial construction market and customer data to support strategic marketing decisions and new product launches.

This position will focus on:

+ Gathering and analyzing market and customer data
+ Identifying trends and competitive insights
+ Creating marketing tools such as sales playbooks, product promotions, and dashboards
+ Supporting go-to-market activities and the launch of new innovative products

This internship offers hands-on experience working with a market-leading construction products manufacturer while developing business acumen, market analysis skills, and exposure to ITW’s 80/20 business model.

**Core Responsibilities:**

+ Conduct and analyze market research to define key customers, pain points, and buying behaviors
+ Translate data and research into compelling stories that guide business and marketing strategy
+ Develop standardized dashboards and reports to communicate sales and market performance metrics
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Sales, Engineering to align key initiatives
+ Assist in developing product marketing materials, promotions, and launch schedules
+ Utilize the ITW Toolbox to simplify and enhance marketing and business processes

**Expected Learnings:**

+ Customer research & understanding
+ Utilization of external market database
+ Value proposition creation & product positioning
+ Marketing campaign planning and execution
+ Cross-functional collaboration within a global organization
+ Practical application of ITW’s 80/20 business model

**Qualifications:**

+ **Education:** Rising Junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or similar field
+ **Preferred Coursework:** Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Business Strategy, Statistics
+ **Technical Skills:** Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Familiarity with data visualization or analytical tools is a plus.

**Job Competencies:**

+ **Critical Thinking & Decision Making:** Ability to make logical and sound decisions and to know when to act independently and when to seek assistance.
+ **Curiosity & Learning Orientation:** Actively identifying new areas for learning and applying newly gained knowledge/skill on the job.
+ **Drive to Excel:** Driven to succeed and willing to go the extra mile.

Perseveres in the face of obstacles and challenges.
+ **Interpersonal Skills & communication:** Ability to work collaboratively and partner well with others, express oneself verbally and in writing, and listen well.

**Work Environment:**

This job operates in a professional office environment.

The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites.

The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

**Physical Demands:**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; lift objects and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth

We do not accept unsolicited resumes.

To be considered an applicant, please apply online to a specific job posting.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please click here (hr@itwccna.com) for information on how to contact us directly.

**Compensation Information:**

$22/hour

_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._

Required Skill Profession

Other General