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Intern, Sales & Marketing (Regional)

CompanyCanadian National Railway Company
LocationMontreal
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop a deep understanding of customer needs through market research and data analytics, while also introducing novel tools, including AI, to enhance sales team effectiveness. Responsibilities include managing administrative processes, generating and optimizing weekly/monthly reports, and handling rate proposals and contract reviews.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
12652
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
CN is a North American transportation and logistics leader focused on supply chain innovation and collaboration. We offer integrated shipping solutions, including rail, intermodal, trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution. We are an engaged corporate citizen, committed to the safety of our employees, customers and the public. CN is invested in building shareholder value and stronger communities, focused on environmental stewardship and developing an exceptional environment in the workplace. CN has the expertise, the network reach and the capacity to move your goods to a global marketplace in a safe, timely and cost effective manner. Welcome to CN, North America's Railroad.
About the Role

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers. 
We welcome students aboard to join our team and play a valuable role in the engine that keeps the North American economy on track. Expect an exciting environment where you’ll be encouraged to learn, grow, and be recognized for your unique ideas and contributions. Work on pivotal projects with experienced collaborators who will encourage you to share your perspectives, and thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and get your career moving!


Intern, Early Careers Analyst

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. 
 
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.

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Key Skills
Market ResearchData AnalyticsAIExcelMacrosPower AutomateFinancial AnalysisForecastingProcess ImprovementRelationship CultivationCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingTechnology ApplicationChange ManagementBilingualism
Categories
SalesMarketingData & AnalyticsLogisticsTransportation