Job Overview
Job description
- Salary:
- USD 19 per hour
- Location:
- Piscataway, NJ
- Work arrangement:
- Hybrid
Role Summary
- Work Location Type: Hybrid
- Req Number 332603
- About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
The Grainger On-Campus Sales Internship Program provides hands-on experience in sales, account management, and customer engagement. Based at the Rutgers University, this role focuses on building relationships across campus departments, increasing awareness of Grainger's products and services, and supporting business growth.
This internship is ideal for students interested in developing skills in sales, communication, and business development.
Program Highlights
- Consistent coaching and feedback
- Exposure to Grainger leaders and business functions
- Professional development and networking opportunities
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with campus departments to promote Grainger solutions
- Engage with customers to understand needs and recommend products/services
- Identify opportunities to grow Grainger's presence on campus
- Support awareness and usage of existing Grainger agreements
- Deliver a final presentation to leadership with insights and recommendations
Requirements
- Current Rutgers University student graduating between December 2026 - June 2027
- Leadership or involvement in campus organizations, athletics, or team environments
- Customer-facing or service experience (retail, campus roles, internships)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Interest in sales or business development
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or related field
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA
- No sponsorship required
This position is hourly. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $19.00/hour.
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
- The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
- Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
- Role:
- On-Campus Sales Intern - Rutgers
- Job Type:
- Internship | Sales
Company profile
Grainger
grainger.comW. W. Grainger, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 industrial supply company that serves more than 4.5 million customers worldwide, mostly through business-to-business sales. It offers products such as motors, lighting, material handling equipment, fasteners, plumbing, tools and safety supplies, along with inventory management services and technical support. Founded in 1927 in Chicago by William W. Grainger to supply motors, the company sells through about 331 branches, online channels such as Grainger.com, KeepStock and eProcurement, and 34 distribution facilities.
- Company Size
- 10,000 - 50,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
- Founded
- 1927
- Founders
- William W. Grainger
- Funding Stage
- Public
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