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Intern, Sales & Marketing (Regional)

2 days ago Montreal, Canada

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit ofexcellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard,continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsiblerailroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first,acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for ouractions. We believe in succeeding together-by fostering inclusivity andcollaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for ourcustomers.
We welcome students aboard to join our team andplay a valuable role in the engine that keeps the North American economy ontrack. Expect an exciting environment where you'll be encouraged to learn,grow, and be recognized for your unique ideas and contributions. Work onpivotal projects with experienced collaborators who will encourage you to shareyour perspectives, and thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture. Thecareers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and getyour career moving!

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This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026.

Job Summary

The Intern, Sales & Marketing Intern is responsible for developing a deep understanding of CN's customer needs within the organization's competitive environment through market research and data analytics. The intern is expected to introduce CN to novel tools and technologies (including ways to leverage AI to enhance the effectiveness our sales team) that will enhance the way we work today. The intern will also work with our Market Analyst to take over production of weekly/monthly reports, optimizing and streamlining where possible.

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Report Generation & Enhancements

• Manage the administrative process for the Regional Sales team.

• Generate weekly/monthly routine reports, enhancing or streamlining them where possible

• Automating activities with Excel, Macros, and Power Automate, or leveraging AI to address more complex tasks.

• Generate timely and accurate rate proposals to handle pricing exceptions for existing publications, ensuring invoices are issued

• Review and manage customer contracts, and agreements or renewals for the Sales department

• Provide guidance to Account Managers and Accounting Representative on customer disputes

Research

• Assess market and modal competition, costs, service requirements and equipment availability

• Undertake studies related to corridor pricing structure and modal competition

• Investigate areas to enhance what we do using the technologies and tools that we have available. If the required tools are not available, then support the development of a business case for it.

• Contribute to segment business and pricing strategies

• Review nature and scope of segment as well as customer requirements

• Liaise with Account Managers to obtain required information (ex. forecast intel, etc.)

Requirements

Experience

• Previous Experience in accounting, transportation, supply chain management, distribution, and logistics

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or equivalent

Competencies

• Improves processes and enhances Environment, Social and Governance actions

• Cultivates relationships to proactively support customers' supply chain needs or those that support them

• Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity

• Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise and work

• Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

• Connect the dots to identify areas where their skillset in technology can be applied to enhance our team

• Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes

• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

Any competency for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Financial acumen and ability to forecast and conduct financial analysis

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite, especially Excel

Knowledge of Power Automate, Workbench in Vertex AI + Python + Gemini LLM, with the ability to iterate and refine solutions using Microsoft Copilot as a support tool.

Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Please monitor your email on a regular basis as communication to applicants is done via email.

Client-provided location(s): Montreal, Canada
Job ID: CN-16678
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2026-03-05T18:38:54

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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