ITW

Summer 2025 Marketing Product Development Intern (Graduating in 2026)

ITW, Lake Forest, IL, United States

Division Description

ITW Construction is a ~$2.0B segment that provides a variety of fastening systems and truss products for the commercial, residential, and remodeling/renovation segments. The segment includes products manufactured at locations around the globe serving markets in North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Key brands include: Paslode, Buildex, SPIT, Ramset, Red Head, Alpine, and ITW Brands.

The Global Tool Unit (GTU) is a part of ITW’s Construction Segment. The GTU innovates, develops, and manufactures best-in-class Power Fastening Systems for the global construction market. Our highly differentiated tools are specified to be used in a variety of applications including wood framing, wood trim, and steel to concrete installations.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Position Summary:

GTU is seeking a Rising Senior, expected graduation dates of Dec 2025 - May 2026

The Global Tool Unit is seeking a highly motivated, Marketing, Product Development Intern to support the development of Global product strategies and launches that drive the short and long-term business initiatives. In addition to assigned project work, you will be able to grow and demonstrate your marketing and business acumen, creativity, collaboration, leadership capability, critical thinking and customer empathy. The internship will run through the summer of 2025.

What You'll Do:

Participate as an active member of the GTU’s Global Marketing, Segment Leadership Team
Understand and analyze end user insights and effectively translate into product and technical requirements
Perform competitive analysis - including pricing, features & benefits and technical evaluation
Build compelling selling stories based on value proposition
Support cross-functional and Global divisions on new product development project / launch

What You'll Gain:

10-12-weeks of marketing experience focusing on New Product Development / Innovation on a Global platform
Hands-on, real world experience translating customer insights into compelling product strategies
Opportunity to learn the New Product Development process, from customer insights thru launch
Ability to work on and communicate with cross-functional teams
Assigned ‘Buddy’
Intern networking events
Executive leadership exposure
Potential for a full-time employment offer, based on performance

Job Requirements:

Rising Senior, pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related program, graduating around May 2026
Collaborative team player with positive, ‘can-do’ attitude
Strong communicator with passion for storytelling
Creative and detail-oriented
Problem solver with ability to prioritize
Highly motivated, self-starter to achieve goals
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job Competencies:

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Ability to make logical and sound decisions and to know when to act independently and when to seek assistance.
**Curiosity & Learning Orientation: ** Actively identifying new areas for learning and applying newly gained knowledge/skill on the job.
**Drive to Excel: ** Driven to succeed and willing to go the extra mile. Perseveres in the face of obstacles and challenges.
**Interpersonal Skills & Communication: ** Ability to work collaboratively and partner well with others, express oneself verbally and in writing, and listen well.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment (office) is usually low, but higher when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ITW is a Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. The company has operations in 58 countries that employ approximately 50,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of nearly 12,000 active patents.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _