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Product Management Internship - Summer 2027

Uline · IL · Full time

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you used Excel to answer a real question. What did you find?

What they are checking: Whether their Excel skills are strong enough to analyze product and market data from day one.

Tell me about a team project where you had to work with someone you did not agree with.

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate well, since the intern works inside a product management team.

You will end the summer with a final presentation. Tell me about a presentation you gave that you were proud of.

What they are checking: Whether they can organize findings into a clear recommendation and present it with confidence.

Why are you interested in product management and merchandising at a distributor like Uline?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is genuine and they understand what this kind of product role involves.

What would you do

You email a manufacturer for product information and get no reply after a week. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow up professionally and find other paths instead of waiting quietly.

What is a product you use every day that you think could be improved, and how?

What they are checking: Whether they naturally think like a product manager about customer needs and tradeoffs.

How do you handle having several tasks from different team members with competing deadlines?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate and prioritize instead of quietly falling behind.

About the work

If you were researching a possible new product for Uline's catalog, what would you want to learn before recommending it?

What they are checking: Whether they think about customer need, competition, cost and fit instead of just whether the product is cool.

How would you look at a competitor's catalog or website to find opportunities for our product line?

What they are checking: Whether they can do structured competitive analysis that leads to concrete ideas.

Walk me through how you would come up with a price recommendation for a new product.

What they are checking: Whether they understand pricing needs both cost and market data, not just a markup.

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The full job description

As published by Uline.

Product Management Internship Paid Internship - Summer 2027 Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Are you a college student looking to level up your merchandisng and product management skills? Then you belong at Uline! As a 2027 Product Management Intern, you’ll gain real-world, hands-on experience working alongside professionals at a company that recognizes hard work and values people. Uline continues to grow, creating new opportunities and job stability our employees can count on! A 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award-winning company! Position Responsibilities • Collaborate within a Product Management team to help manage all aspects of a product line. • Research and develop potential new products. • Analyze industry and competitor information for opportunities to enhance the product line. • Establish relationships and product sourcing strategies with international and domestic manufacturers. • Create pricing recommendations based on market data. • Evaluate current product offerings and propose suggestions for improvement in a final presentation. Minimum Requirements • This full-time, 12-week internship is open to Junior-status college students only. • Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. • Excellent communication and organization skills. • Hardworking and enthusiastic personality. • Strong teamwork and collaborative skills. Benefits of a Uline Internship • Gain professional work experience by executing meaningful business projects. • Work with a dedicated mentor assigned specifically to you. • Live nearby in complimentary housing for out-of-town interns. • Join a positive and collaborative in-person work environment. • Earn competitive pay over summer and the potential to join Uline full-time upon graduation. Intern Perks • "Lunch and Learn" sessions to expand your business and industry knowledge. • Outings and networking events with interns across all departments. • On-site café with meals prepared fresh by executive chefs. • First-class fitness center with sauna and walking trails. About Uline Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations. Uline is a drug-free workplace . All new hires must complete a pre-employment h air follicle drug screening . All positions are on-site. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled #LI-LA1 #CORP (#IN-PPIN2) #ZR-HQIN Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks! Explore Uline.jobs to learn more!

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