Strategy Internships
Strategy internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working strategy professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing and Healthcare & Medical Services, with Sodexo, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and CVS Health among the employers posting roles now.
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We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Summer Intern to join our Distribution Sales Strategies team. As a Summer Intern, you will have the opportunity to interact with various aspects of our team, including creating distribution content, managing distribution events, training distribution sales people, offering insights on advanced topics, and providing professional development opportunities to our distribution employees. This internship offers valuable learning experiences, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
This internship will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in distribution sales strategies, allowing you to develop your communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills. Join our team today and make a meaningful contribution to our Distribution Sales Strategies department. The position is based in Minneapolis.
What you do:
- Assist in handling distribution sales inquiries promptly, professionally, and courteously via phone, email, and in person.
- Collaborate closely with team members to troubleshoot distribution sales issues and provide accurate and relevant information.
- Learn about our company's products and services to effectively address distribution sales needs and concerns.
- Analyze market trends and competitor analysis to contribute to the development of distribution sales strategies.
- Support the team in managing distribution sales accounts and understanding customer needs.
- Assist in the coordination and organization of distribution sales meetings and presentations.
- Compile reports and presentations to present findings and recommendations.
- Assist in the development of content for distribution sales.
- Participate in training and development programs to enhance knowledge of distribution sales strategies.
- Conduct research on training attendees satisfaction to contribute to enhancing our distribution sales support.
- Stay updated with company policies, procedures, and industry trends to provide accurate information to distribution sales teams.
- Collaborate with team members on process improvements and best practices in distribution sales.
- Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to handle distribution sales challenges with professionalism and empathy.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work full-time during the summer intern program.
- Demonstrated interest in distribution sales strategies and a passion for providing exceptional support.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas.
Note the job posting range is exclusive of company benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, competencies, and/or education. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in theworld. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us aunique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empoweredand has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customersand the world around us.
At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, andwe are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundationfor this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurturesa culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age,gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any othercharacteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.#LI-NL1
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Summer Intern to join our Distribution Sales Strategies team. As a Summer Intern, you will have the opportunity to interact with various aspects of our team, including creating distribution content, managing distribution events, training distribution sales people, offering insights on advanced topics, and providing professional development opportunities to our distribution employees. This internship offers valuable learning experiences, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
This internship will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in distribution sales strategies, allowing you to develop your communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills. Join our team today and make a meaningful contribution to our Distribution Sales Strategies department. The position is based in Minneapolis.
What you do:
- Assist in handling distribution sales inquiries promptly, professionally, and courteously via phone, email, and in person.
- Collaborate closely with team members to troubleshoot distribution sales issues and provide accurate and relevant information.
- Learn about our company's products and services to effectively address distribution sales needs and concerns.
- Analyze market trends and competitor analysis to contribute to the development of distribution sales strategies.
- Support the team in managing distribution sales accounts and understanding customer needs.
- Assist in the coordination and organization of distribution sales meetings and presentations.
- Compile reports and presentations to present findings and recommendations.
- Assist in the development of content for distribution sales.
- Participate in training and development programs to enhance knowledge of distribution sales strategies.
- Conduct research on training attendees satisfaction to contribute to enhancing our distribution sales support.
- Stay updated with company policies, procedures, and industry trends to provide accurate information to distribution sales teams.
- Collaborate with team members on process improvements and best practices in distribution sales.
- Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to handle distribution sales challenges with professionalism and empathy.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work full-time during the summer intern program.
- Demonstrated interest in distribution sales strategies and a passion for providing exceptional support.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas.
Note the job posting range is exclusive of company benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, competencies, and/or education. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in theworld. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us aunique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empoweredand has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customersand the world around us.
At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, andwe are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundationfor this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurturesa culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age,gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any othercharacteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.#LI-NL1
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
Tips for Your Strategy Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer strategy internships
Large consulting firms and corporate strategy teams open summer intern applications as early as September and close them before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to their start dates. Check listings in the fall rather than waiting for spring, and set a recurring reminder so you don't miss the early windows.
Build a case study portfolio before you apply
Strategy intern hiring teams want evidence of structured thinking, not just a list of coursework. Document two or three case competition entries, capstone analyses, or independent business problems you worked through, include the frameworks you used, the data sources, and a link to the finished deck or write-up. That portfolio is what gives recruiters something to assess.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied specifically to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller, non-campus cohorts alongside that activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice case interviews out loud before your first screen
Strategy internship interviews typically center on case or business-problem conversations, not resume walk-throughs. Practice structuring a problem, stating your hypothesis, and walking through your reasoning aloud, interviewers weigh how you think as much as whether you reach the right answer. Run through full cases with a partner, not just in your head, before you submit any applications.
Target rotational and cohort programs built for newcomers
Many larger companies run structured strategy internship programs, rotational cohorts, university analyst programs, designed specifically to train people with no prior corporate strategy experience. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your background, note their application deadlines, and apply in the first wave rather than waiting to see what else comes up.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 16% of the strategy internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to, on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start reviewing listings. Filtering by location and work type upfront means you spend your time on roles you can actually take, not sorting through options that don't fit your situation.
Strategy Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a strategy internship?
Lead with coursework, case analyses, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented case study or strategic analysis gives recruiters something concrete to assess your thinking. Combine direct applications to companies running smaller cohorts with campus career fairs, where strategy recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a strategy internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for strategy interns is performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and how early in the internship you signal interest. Position for one by treating every project as a permanent-hire audition, but keep your full-time search running in parallel.
When should I apply for strategy internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, consulting firms, corporate strategy teams at major companies, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the calendar year ends. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Are strategy internships paid?
Most professional strategy internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and it differs meaningfully between a boutique consultancy and a Fortune 500 corporate strategy team. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can compare opportunities before applying.
What should a strategy internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects, case competitions, capstone analyses, or independent research, naming the frameworks and tools used, with links to published case studies or slide decks where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in business strategy, economics, or data analysis. Keep it to one page.
Are there remote strategy internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 84% of the strategy internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Apply early regardless of work type, remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country. Filter by work type before you start so you're only reviewing roles you can actually commit to.
What is a rotational strategy internship program?
Rotational strategy internship programs place interns across two or more business units or functional teams during a single summer, exposing them to different parts of how a company sets direction and allocates resources. They're designed for people new to corporate strategy and are competitive, applications typically open in early fall, well before most candidates start looking.
Can international students get strategy internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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