Commercial Intern (Sales Team)

Commercial Co-op/Internship- Chicago, IL

American Industrial Transport, Inc. is a privately-owned company based in St. Charles Missouri, providing railcar leasing and repair services to the companies that move the essential assets that power the North American economy.

Job Summary & Core Responsibilities:

The Commercial Intern will support the Commercial team through project-based work focused on sales support, market analysis, and process improvement. This role provides hands-on exposure to commercial operations, including the use of data, analytics, and emerging AI tools to support prospecting and decision-making. The internship is designed to include clear deliverables, meaningful day-to-day contribution, and opportunities to learn how commercial strategy is executed in a business environment.

• Provide sales and marketing support to the Commercial team, including research and data preparation
• Assist with AI-enabled prospecting initiatives and market analysis projects
• Support CRM management activities, including data cleanup, organization, and reporting
• Contribute to project-based work with defined deliverables and timelines
• Assist with research, data analysis, and preparation of summaries to support commercial decision-making
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the Commercial function
• Provide day-to-day support to the Commercial team as needed

Required Experience / Skills / Qualifications / Education

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and basic reporting tools
• Interest in sales, marketing, commercial strategy, and data-driven decision-making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required:

• Office environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. AITX will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

AITX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AITX provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AITX complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the AITX has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.