Regional Commercial Intern

6-month Internship / Hybrid model (remotely & onsite)

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of an airfreight carrier and what it takes to move commodities by airplane internationally?

Then, we would like to meet you and see if you are a good fit for our regional office to USA & Canada based in Chicago, IL!


The internship is scheduled to start in January 2026 for 6 months. The internship is compensated!

Facts

  • Location

    Chicago (IL)

  • Employment level

    University internship

  • Function

    Logistics / Cargo

  • Working time

    Full time

  • Publishing date

    10-03-2025

  • Application deadline

    10-24-2025

The selected applicant will support the commercial team with sales steering, marketing & controlling related tasks as follow, but not limited to:

  • Gather and evaluate statistical data and prepare reports and presentations on sales, pricing, products, network and competition
  • Support the budget planning process for revenue and cost
  • Monitor budget deviations and develop corrective action in close cooperation with the management
  • Apply planning and analytical skills to support business and process improvement projects
  • Support in special projects
  • Be involved in classic marketing fields such as customer segmentation, trend-, market-and competitor analysis

 

* All other duties as assigned or required

Airfreight Uncovered: Step Inside Air Cargo

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of an airfreight carrier and what it takes to move commodities by airplane internationally? Then we would like to meet you and see if you are a good fit for our regional office for the Americas based in Chicago, IL. 

Team work at the Runway

Our newly renovated regional office is located directly at O'Hare airport. 
The open floor office space and multiple modern meeting rooms allow for ample options to collaborate and work creatively.

Are you ready to Take-off with us? Know more about the requirements:

  • Study business administration, management or similar with a focus on Marketing and/or Finance
  • Enrollment for the entire period of the internship (current enrollment certificate must be attached to thand Master studies (Gap Year)
  • Completed basic studies and other relevant internships
  • Excellent analytical skills, affinity to figures and experience with statistical analysis
  • Ability to gather facts and figures and write concise briefing papers
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments with tight deadlines
  • Advanced in the use of all standard office software especially in MS Excel (MS Access desirable)
  • Good English language skills and presentation skills
  • Must possess a valid passport

 

* CV/ Resume and Cover Letter required

* Company will not provide relocation assistance

About Lufthansa Cargo AG

Lufthansa Cargo Aktiengesellschaft, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is a subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft. Lufthansa Cargo ranks among the world’s leading air freight carriers and currently employs about 4,150 people worldwide. Lufthansa Cargo focuses on the airport-to-airport business. The cargo carrier serves around 300 destinations in more than 100 countries with its own fleet of freighters, the belly capacities of passenger aircraft operated by the Lufthansa Group and an extensive road feeder service network. The bulk of the cargo volume is routed through Frankfurt Airport.

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