Sales Intern

Methode Electronics Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Educational assistance

Paid time off

401(k) with company contribution

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Methode Electronics Inc. is seeking a motivated Sales Intern to support the Sales team in customer engagement, revenue growth, and business development within the automotive sector. You will gain hands-on experience with sales operations, CRM systems, data analysis, and AI-driven tools.

The role emphasizes proactive analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and strong communication to enhance prospecting, market insights, and relationship-building with customers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Experience using AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, sales analytics platforms, and business intelligence tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing customer presentations, proposals, sales materials, and business reviews.
• Support customer communication, follow-up activities, and relationship-building efforts.
• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Maintain and update CRM systems, sales databases, and customer records.
• Analyze sales data and generate reports to track KPIs, pipeline activity, and trends.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Marketing, and Customer Service to support customer needs.
• Utilize AI-powered tools to improve prospecting, insights, data analysis, and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to automate sales activities with AI and digital tools.
• Participate in customer meetings, internal reviews, and special projects as assigned.
• Support lead generation and business development through research and outreach.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven decisions

Communications

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tool experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Sales analytics platforms

BI tools

Job description

Summary:We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Intern to support our Sales team in driving customer engagement, business development activities, and revenue growth initiatives within the automotive industry. This internship provides hands-on exposure to sales operations, customer relationship management, market intelligence, data analysis, and emerging sales technologies. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, organized, and eager to gain practical experience in a fast-paced business environment while learning how modern sales teams leverage data and AI-driven tools to improve performance and customer engagement.Responsibilities:Assist in the preparation of customer presentations, proposals, sales materials, and business reviews.Support customer communication, follow-up activities, and relationship-building efforts.Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to identify trends and potential business opportunities.Maintain and update CRM systems, sales databases, and customer records.Analyze sales data and generate reports to track key performance metrics, pipeline activity, and customer trends.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Program Management, Marketing, and Customer Service, to support customer needs and business objectives.Utilize AI-powered tools and technologies to improve prospecting, customer insights, data analysis, and sales process efficiency.Assist in identifying opportunities to automate or streamline sales-related activities through the use of AI and digital tools.Participate in customer meetings, internal sales reviews, and special projects as assigned.Support lead generation and business development initiatives through research and outreach activities.undefinedQualifications:Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics, or a related field.Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.Experience using AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar technologies to support research, customer insights, content creation, data analysis, and process optimization.Familiarity with CRM systems, sales analytics platforms, and business intelligence tools is a plus.Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and continuous improvement mindset.Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.Interest in the automotive industry, sales operations, customer engagement, and emerging technologies.Note: Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a permanent basis post-graduation.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.Benefits and Perks:Methode offers U.S. employees comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life and Disability insurance, educational assistance, and paid time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance coverage. Employees also have access to valuable discount programs that can contribute to lowering costs off certain technology, automotive, and home appliance products. In addition, Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan, which includes a company contribution.Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.