Cybersecurity Summer Internship Jobs in Chicago, IL

Account Executive Intern
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $22/hr
Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally
• #20 on Fortune's World's Best Workplaces™ list
• $9.2 billion in revenue
• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.
About the role
Insight is currently recruiting for our 2026 Summer Internship! We're seeking enthusiastic and talented college juniors with a graduation date of either December 2026 or May 2027 to join our 10-week, full-time, paid internship program, starting June 1, 2026.
Are you ready to join a dynamic team and take your sales career to new heights? Insight is on the hunt for an Account Executive Intern to join our growing Enterprise & Corporate sales team. As an Account Executive Intern, you'll be responsible for identifying new relationships with clients and partners alike, helping them to enable their business outcomes through leveraging Insight's impressive portfolio of technology solutions, services and products. We're looking for a someone who is eager to understand client relationships, has fantastic communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills to bring some excitement to our Enterprise & Corporate sales team!
As an AE, you will also get to:

• Support motions to build relationships with prospective clients, understanding and identifying their needs.
• Drive business development and pre-sales initiatives, collaborating with experts to strategize account approach.
• Develop foundational understanding of a specific Insight-focus industry vertical, facilitate client discussions, and manage sales pipeline reporting.
• Research clients' Total Addressable Market (TAM) and develop strategies to capture IT spend.
• Identify and qualify potential customers and build strong relationships.
• Present and promote products/services and provide tailored solutions.
• CRM records, collaborate with team members, and stay updated on industry trends.
• Participate in internship specific trainings and networking events.

Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career.
What we're looking for

• Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program majoring in: Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Communication or Computer Science.
• Be a rising senior (having just finished your junior year of college).
• Ability to attend full internship- starting June 1, 2026.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, knowledge in channel management and solution sales.
• Self-motivated, hunger to learn, and detail-oriented

What you can expectWe're legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:

• Freedom to work from another location-even an international destination-for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.
• Access to 11 thriving and diverse Teammate Resource Groups

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.
Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.
Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don't feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!
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