Automotive Sales & Business Development Intern

Mankiewicz Coatings USA; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mankiewicz Coatings USA is seeking an Automotive Sales Intern to support sales and business development for North American automotive operations. You will work with automotive customers, distributors, and internal teams to assist customer acquisition, relationship management, and growth initiatives.

The role involves coordinating proposals, quotations, and reports, and collaborating with technical teams on product information, color-matching and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a business or engineering field.
• Strong communication and coordination skills are required.
• Experience or coursework in sales, marketing, or business development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support automotive sales activities and business development initiatives under sales leadership.
• Identify, research, and develop new business opportunities in the NA automotive market.
• Maintain relationships with automotive customers, distributors, and partners.
• Assist the Sales Director with acquisition, account management, and growth initiatives.
• Prepare sales presentations, proposals, quotations, and customer materials.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, distributors, and customers.
• Track inquiries, leads, quotations, orders, and follow-up activities.
• Work with technical teams to communicate product info and color-matching needs.
• Support product-related sales activities including color samples and demonstrations.
• Monitor orders, delivery timelines, and invoices; follow up as needed.
• Learn SAP and other systems for customer management and forecasting.
• Help prepare market analyses and internal reviews for business development.
• Assist with market research on trends, competitors, and customer needs.
• Plan customer visits, meetings, and industry trade shows.
• Review feedback and coordinate follow-up with internal teams.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and marketing materials.
• Support regional sales strategies to increase market share and revenue.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and cross-sell.
• Ensure accurate communication of product, pricing, and technical info.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Automotive Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mankiewicz Coatings USA is seeking an Automotive Sales Intern to support sales and business development for North American automotive operations. You will work with automotive customers, distributors, and internal teams to assist customer acquisition, relationship management, and growth initiatives.

The role involves coordinating proposals, quotations, and reports, and collaborating with technical teams on product information, color-matching and demonstrations.