Sales Intern - Summer 2026 - Detroit, MI

What's the role?

Our sales internship will provide the right individual the opportunity to gain a tremendous amount of knowledge of our company, our products, and our sales operations through the completion of value-added projects and daily sales activities.

Who is Hilti?

At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.
Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day.

What does the role involve?

Our summer internship is a great opportunity to join the organization and get exposure to Hilti as a future employer. Interns typically work full-time during the summer on value-added projects and sales competitions that are relevant to their education and that drive Hilti’s business.

Our sales interns have the chance to partner with an existing team of sales professionals to complete their projects and get exposure to what a full-time sales role could look like with us. At Hilti, we live our four core values of teamwork, integrity, courage and commitment. Every Hilti team member contributes to our mission to passionately create enthusiastic customers and build a better future.

What do we offer?

Throughout the summer, our interns gain exposure to all levels of management and participate in a variety of events, including orientation with other interns, hands-on tool training, meetings with our executive leadership team, and volunteer opportunities. At the end of the summer, all interns give final presentations reflecting on their overall experience and accomplishments.

Those who successfully complete an internship are considered for full-time employment upon graduation. The most common career path for interns who join us full-time is through our Account Manager Development Program.

This intern role pays $21.00 per hour.

What you need is:

• In pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in professional sales, marketing or other related business degree
• Current student graduating in fall 2026 or spring 2027
• Availability to work June 1st – July 31st, 2026
• Drive to develop strong and sustainable customer relationships
• Strong learning agility
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Willing to relocate nationally
• Eligible to work in the United States permanently without sponsorship

Why should you apply?

We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. Some of our best account managers joined us with little or no construction experience. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter what your background.

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.