2026 Summer Internship (US) - Channel Marketing

Zebra Technologies Marketing Internship

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. We develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges. Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. We collaborate to deliver on our purpose.

The purpose of this internship is to prepare college students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide you with a full experience so that you can fully envision a career with Zebra. You will be positioned for success with training, exposure to all parts of the business, social activities, a professional mentor relationship and development sessions to help you discover your own performance edge!

The channel marketing team at Zebra Technologies focuses on developing and executing strategies to effectively engage and support our network of channel partners, such as distributors, resellers, and integrators. We work to enhance partner relationships, optimize marketing efforts, and drive sales growth through these partners by providing resources, training, and tools necessary for successful collaboration. Additionally, our team aims to ensure that partners can deliver Zebra's innovative products and solutions to end-users efficiently.

This marketing internship at Zebra will provide you with the foundation to explore and apply for Zebra's Marketing Development Program (MDP). The MDP is a two-year, full-time rotational program offering employees the opportunity to learn from experts throughout the marketing organization at our Lincolnshire, IL headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• Support channel partner marketing efforts with strong alignment to the sales team
• Launch 'through' and 'to' partner marketing initiatives to drive run-rate and overall channel revenue
• Influence partners selling Zebra through partner enablement and demand generation campaigns
• Help drive Zebra's emerging markets with selected partners
• Develop planning, organizational and leadership skills
• Increase technology knowledge and skills
• Develop team-based work proficiencies
• Develop interpersonal skills to connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow up activities

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications:
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate degree program in Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Communications, Entrepreneurship or related discipline
• Must have an anticipated graduation date between 2026-2027 for undergraduate students and 2026-2028 for graduate students
• Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Leverage data to make data-driven decisions
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Bring external insights to make recommendations
• Identify process and program improvements
• Develop action plans with alignment from sales
• Creative/Out of the Box Thinker
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
• Intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to learn and grow
• Proven leadership and excellence in professional, academic, and/or extracurricular experiences
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.