• Job Description

  Req#: 1337842
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  United Ground Express (UGE), a subsidiary of United Airlines Inc. supports airline customers and flights at many airports across the United States. The services we provide include customer check-in, baggage handling and servicing of the aircraft on the ground in preparation for the next flight. We assist customers from the moment they arrive at an airport through departure to their next destination. UGE is growing to expand to specific airports across the continental United States.

  A job with United Ground Express will provide you with an exciting, fast-paced environment, the chance to leverage existing skills and learn new skills, and an opportunity to grow a career in the airline industry.

  And to top it all off, you will get travel privileges through United Airlines, giving you access to one of the world’s most comprehensive global networks.

  Compensation and Work Schedule:

  At UGE, we believe in empowering the next generation through hands-on learning experiences. As part of this, all 2024 Summer Interns at UGE will be paid $20/hr. ($8,000 for the term) on a bi-weekly W2 basis. Summer 2024 Interns are also eligible for 2 PTO days and 2 holidays, Memorial Day and July 4. We encourage all team members to take advantage of the travel privileges provided through United Airlines, and all 2024 Summer Interns will work a 9/80 schedule to facilitate every other Friday off. This means a workday of around 8.5-9 hours.

  Work Location:

  The Business Development Intern will work a hybrid schedule with a maximum of 2 days a week at our Corporate Support Center (CSC) located adjacent to O’Hare International Airport (with free parking!). This hybrid schedule will also include in-person events and trainings not limited to onboarding, team building, 1-1 time with our Senior Leadership Team, paid corporate travel, and service projects supporting our Chicagoland neighbors.

  Education credit:

  UGE’s Summer 2024 Interns may pursue educational credit. Please consult with your institution for more information.

  Summary:

  At the core of UGE’s operations is our Finance Department, supporting our line stations, hubs, and our Corporate Support Center (CSC) in the execution of annual budgeting, fiscal governance, and risk mitigation. The Summer 2024 Business Development Intern will report to the Business Development Manager and join our agile Business Development Team to support the execution of new business development across the United States. The Summer 2024 Business Development Intern will learn how to:

  • analyze diverse market structures to understand competitive bid pricing,
  • develop competitive new business bids in regional and subregional markets, and
  • engage professionally with remote stakeholders to support corporate objectives.

  At the end of their term, the Summer 2024 Business Development Intern will have been able to build a professional business pitch deck to present their learning to our Senior Leadership and to engage with Senior Leadership around key business objectives.

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  Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated experience using quantitative analytical skills in an academic or professional context.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (vlookup, index/match, sumifs).
  • Successful candidate with be self-directed, motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and a strong team player; this includes showing adaptability.

  Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT

  Company is located at 11555 W. Touhy Ave, Chicago (adjacent to O’Hare Airport)

• About the company

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