Year-Round Technical Sales & Acquisition Intern

Job Overview

FORVIA is a global automotive supplier located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The company seeks a Year‑Round Technical Sales & Acquisition Intern to support the Sales Director and Sales Managers.

Position Summary

The intern will aid the Sales Director and support daily functions of the group, including cash recovery, claim processing, and purchase order tracking.

Responsibilities

• Help gather information about customer organizations and identify key contacts involved in upcoming programs.
• Assist in collecting customer requirements and expectations (technical and commercial) and summarise for internal teams.
• Interface with internal teams (Engineering, R&D, Program Management, Product Planning, Finance) to obtain inputs needed for acquisition activities.
• Participate in customer‑related meetings (as appropriate), support in preparing technical presentations, and help document minutes and action items.
• Assist in researching competitor products, pricing benchmarks, and technology trends relevant to ongoing acquisitions.
• Support the team in reviewing preliminary customer specifications and distributing information internally.
• Contribute to preparing parts of offer packages, including technical descriptions, value propositions, and service outlines.
• Help organise documentation, track changes, and ensure all materials are aligned with internal standards.
• Work with the team to prepare price breakdown templates and scope documentation (under guidance).
• Help the cross‑functional team gather cost inputs and consolidate key figures for business plans.
• Assist in coordinating with Finance or Engineering to gather data needed for decision‑making.
• Assist in ensuring technical and commercial documents are complete, organised, and updated.
• Help track customer feedback on submitted offers and support communication across the internal teams.
• Support the identification of opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to lessons‑learned activities or internal knowledge‑sharing tools.

Compliance & Ethics

• Code of Ethics
• Code of Management
• Environmental and Quality Policies

Benefits

• Direct exposure to how a global automotive supplier wins new business with major OEMs.
• A unique blend of technical, commercial, and strategic experience.
• Opportunities to work with Engineering, Sales, R&D, Finance, and other key functions.
• Real responsibilities that develop communication, analytical, and coordination skills.
• Mentorship from experienced Sales and Acquisition Managers.
• Average of more than 22 hours of online and in‑person training available through FORVIA University.
• Multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration.
• Commitment to achieving CO2 Net Zero by 2045.

Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills

• Good technical knowledge
• Good personal organization and drive
• Team player
• Accountable
• Good communication skills
• English language required

Education / Experience

• Seeking a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Purchasing, or Supply Chain

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