Sales Internship (Summer 2027)

Summer Internship Program Overview

Cardinal Health's Summer Internship Program is a structured 10-12 week experience designed for undergraduate students who will be entering their senior year. Interns work on meaningful, business-critical projects that contribute to real outcomes while gaining exposure to the healthcare industry.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience through impactful projects
• Exposure to Cardinal Health's business and culture
• Development of leadership and professional skills
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders
• A chance to interview for full-time roles upon successful completion

Program Highlights

Real-World Experience: Interns collaborate with Cardinal Health professionals, business partners, customers, and vendors on impactful projects and daily responsibilities. Each intern also serves on a planning committee to enhance leadership skills and concludes the summer by presenting their work to business leaders.

Professional Development: Interns participate in a formal mentoring program, connect with employees across the organization, and attend workshops to strengthen business acumen. The program also provides opportunities to explore full-time career paths.

Networking Opportunities: Through the Executive Speaker Series and various networking events, interns engage with senior leaders and build relationships with professionals across the company.

Community & Camaraderie: Interns participate in social, team-building, and community service events designed to build a strong peer network and enrich the overall internship experience.

Job Description

Location: Dublin, Ohio
Start Date: May 17 or 24, 2027
Hours: Approximately 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks

Assistance with temporary housing is provided for students not local to the internship location.

Responsibilities

As a Sales Intern, you could potentially support the organization in several of the following ways:

• Improve sales operational effectiveness with ongoing process improvement and/or technology
• Call on prospective customers and/or current customers via phone and email to generate interest in Cardinal Health
• Proactively identify and execute enhancements that reduce sales leakage
• Support business objectives and projects by developing, maintaining, and presenting reporting and dashboarding
• Assist in the development and updating of standard selling and sales operating procedures
• Amplify team accountability to deliver on commitments and drive cross functional collaboration
• Other duties upon request

Accountabilities

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail in all tasks
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Maintain a proactive, results-oriented approach to work
• Prioritize tasks efficiently, recognize urgency, and consistently meet deadlines
• Work independently with moderate guidance, showing initiative and ownership
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs

Qualifications

To be considered for the Cardinal Health Summer 2026 Internship Program, candidates should meet a combination of the following criteria:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in General Business, Finance, Healthcare Management, Marketing, Sales, or a related field, preferred
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028, preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), preferred
• Participation in extracurricular activities, community organizations and/or professional associations
• Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Pay

Anticipated hourly rate: $22.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay