2027 Summer Corporate Intern - Business Operations

About the role

Caterpillar offers a unique opportunity within our Business Operations organization for students to gain real-world practical experience and establish core competencies. Business Operations professionals across the enterprise help dealers and customers succeed through the promotion and selling of products and services, including market research and advertising. Interns will help define and deliver premium online experiences that generate leads, sales, and customer loyalty by accelerating transformational innovation and developing Caterpillar’s customer-facing digital business and services.

Specialties within Business Operations

• Channel Development
• Account Management
• Equipment & Services Sales Management
• Sales Learning
• Site Application Performance & Technology
• Business Development/Strategy
• Sales, Operations & Support
• Commercialization

Responsibilities

• Build foundational knowledge of Caterpillar, its products, services and customers
• Grow personally and professionally through soft skills development and hands-on technical training
• Collaborate with experts in product development, dealer management, marketing, and sales
• Work in various rotational assignments throughout Caterpillar, learning strategy, services and products
• Manage assigned territory and serve as a connection between dealers and Caterpillar

Requirements

• Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College in Business, Sales, Engineering, or related degree at the time of application and throughout the program
• Must have completed 12 credit hours prior to the start of the program
• Minimum 2.8/4.0 cumulative GPA, no rounding
• Must be able to relocate to internship location for the duration of the internship and complete daily commute using reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Business, Marketing, Analytics, Communications degrees or similar

Top Candidate Attributes

• Project Management
• Relationship Management and Optimization
• Negotiation and Persuasion
• Customer Focus
• Strong initiative, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Highly organized
• Previous experience/level of proficiency within the following areas: Construction Equipment, Mining Equipment, Diesel Equipment, Natural Gas Engines, On-Highway Trucks

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week), 12-week internship May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027 (subject to change based on selected candidate’s schedule). Onsite five days a week.

Pay

Intern Hourly Rate: $22.50 – $40.25 (based on major/degree and completed academic hours before the start of the internship).

Benefits

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Housing Stipend (if eligible)
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical coverage
• Voluntary benefits