Job Description - Intern - Leasing sales (MER0004AIZ)
Intern - Leasing sales Group : Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Sales & Marketing Intern to support our Fleet Management sales operations and assist in driving business growth. This internship provides meaningful exposure to commercial processes, cross‑functional teamwork, and real‑world business decision‑making. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and eager to gain hands‑on experience in both sales functions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the Fleet Management Sales Team
- Assist with day‑to‑day sales activities, including preparing sales materials, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and supporting project initiatives.
- Contribute to ad‑hoc tasks such as data collection, pipeline updates, and customer‑related follow‑ups to enable smooth sales operations.
- Offer logistical or administrative support for sales‑driven projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
2. Assist in Monthly Sales Forecasting & Reporting
- Work closely with the sales admin team to consolidate monthly forecasts submitted by individual sales executives.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of forecasting data before submitting reports to Finance & Controlling (F&C).
- Participate in reviewing variance explanations and understanding key drivers behind forecast changes.
- Coordinate with the sales team to gather monthly forecast inputs and ensure alignment across all business segments.
- Verify that information is consistent, up‑to‑date, and aligned with overall business objectives.
- Help prepare supporting documents and summaries for management review.
3. Manage Purchase Orders
- Handle the creation, submission, and tracking of purchase orders related to sales activities.
- Liaise with vendors, internal approvers, and finance teams to ensure all PO‑related documentation meets compliance standards.
- Assist in resolving discrepancies or issues in the procurement workflow.
- Support the onboarding of new vendors by managing documentation, reviewing requirements, and ensuring forms and submissions are accurate.
- Communicate with vendors and internal departments (Procurement, Legal, Finance) to move applications through the approval process.
- Maintain updated records and track progress to ensure timely setup.
5. Collaboration with Marketing team
- Partner with the marketing team to align sales promotions, campaign strategies, and product messaging.
- Assist in preparing promotional content, sales decks, campaign briefs, and marketing collateral.
- Contribute to campaign effectiveness tracking and provide feedback gathered from the sales team.
6. Attend Regular Sales Meetings
- Join weekly or monthly sales meetings with the sales team on upcoming promotions, events, and product launches.
- Document meeting notes, follow up on action items, and assist in organizing sales communication materials.
- Provide administrative support for internal sales events and external customer engagements if required.
Qualifications
- Currently an undergraduate pursuing degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Basic knowledge of the financial services industry is preferred
- International exposure and/or cross‑cultural experience would be an advantage
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook
- Strong proficiency in English; proficiency in an additional Asian language would be an advantage
Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.