2026 Management and Sales Summer Intern (Chicago Metro – City)
About this internship
Sherwin-Williams is hiring a 2026 Management and Sales Summer Intern for its Chicago Metro – City area, based on site in Schaumburg, IL. This paid role is listed at $20.70/hr and is geared toward college students pursuing a related degree who can work part-time during the summer. You’ll likely use strong communication and interpersonal skills while gaining exposure to management and sales work in the chemical and manufacturing industry.
Qualifications
Required
- Be a college student pursuing a degree in a related field.
- Ability to work part-time during the summer.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice to have
- Coursework or projects related to business, sales, management, or a relevant field of study.
- Comfort speaking with new people and asking questions to clarify needs or next steps.
- Experience working in a team setting (class projects, campus groups, or part-time work).
- Strong organization skills to balance part-time hours with summer responsibilities.
- A customer-focused mindset and willingness to learn through feedback and coaching.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, update your resume to highlight examples of communication and interpersonal skills (presentations, group projects, service roles) and confirm you can commit to part-time, on-site work in Schaumburg during the summer. Use the job link to review the program page and align your application language with the management and sales focus.