Sales Intern

Methode Electronics, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Educational assistance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company contribution

Job summary

Methode Electronics, Inc. is seeking a motivated Sales Intern to support the Sales team in automotive market initiatives, customer engagement, and revenue growth.

This role offers hands-on exposure to sales operations, CRM, market intelligence, data analysis, and AI-driven tools to improve prospecting and customer insight. The ideal candidate is pursuing a bachelor’s degree, analytical, proactive, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with Engineering,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Experience using AI-powered tools to support research, insights, data analysis, and optimization.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and BI tools is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer presentations, proposals, and sales materials.
• Support customer communication and relationship-building efforts.
• Conduct market, industry, and competitive research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Maintain and update CRM systems and sales databases.
• Analyze sales data and generate reports on KPIs and pipeline.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Marketing, and Customer Service.
• Utilize AI-powered tools to improve prospecting and insights.
• Identify opportunities to automate sales activities using AI and digital tools.
• Participate in customer meetings and internal reviews.
• Support lead generation and business development through research and outreach.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Interest in automotive industry

Independent and proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Sales analytics platforms

BI tools

AI-powered tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)

Job description

Methode Electronics is a global leader in innovative electronic solutions, serving industries such as automotive, industrial, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and continuous innovation, Methode delivers cutting-edge technologies that power today's most advanced products. Our collaborative culture and focus on professional growth empower employees to make a meaningful impact while building rewarding careers. Joining Methode means being part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity, creativity, and driving the future of technology.

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.
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Qualifications

• 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 Poster available here. 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.