Sales Intern - Summer 2027

MacLean-Fogg Company; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg in Farmington Hills, Michigan, invites a Sales Intern to learn how customer needs translate into manufacturing solutions. You will collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams to research opportunities, organize information, and support informed customer conversations.

The 10-week, on-site internship runs 40 hours per week, starting May 25, 2027, with limited calendar flexibility. You will own a meaningful project and present your findings and recommendations to leadership at

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in business administration, sales, marketing, economics, communications, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Interest in business-to-business sales, customer relationships, and manufacturing.
• Willingness to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and learn about technical products.
• A practical approach to analyzing information, checking details, and solving problems.
• Ability to organize your work, communicate clearly, and collaborate with people in different roles.
• Availability for a full-time, on-site summer internship. Limited start-date flexibility may be available for academic calendars.

Responsibilities

• Learn about our products, customers, and the manufacturing processes relevant to your assignment.
• Research customer needs and market opportunities using reliable information.
• Gather and check information for customer presentations, quotes, or proposals under team guidance.
• Maintain accurate customer and opportunity information in approved tools.
• Use spreadsheets or reporting tools to analyze sales activity and communicate findings.
• Collaborate with sales and other functions to understand customer requirements and follow up on questions.
• Protect confidential customer and business information and confirm information before making commitments.
• Organize your work, communicate progress, and take ownership of a project with coaching from your team.
• Follow facility safety requirements and present your project results and recommendations.

Skills

Interest in B2B sales

Customer relationships

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in business, marketing, economics, communications, engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan




• Pay: $26.00 per hour




• Program start: Tuesday, May 25, 2027, with limited flexibility for academic calendars




• Duration: 10 weeks, with the possibility of extending up to two additional weeks based on business needs and intern availability




• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, on site

Help Connect Customer Needs with Manufacturing Solutions

As a Sales Intern at MacLean-Fogg, you will learn how a manufacturing business understands customer needs, builds relationships, and turns product knowledge into useful solutions. You will work alongside sales and cross-functional teams to research opportunities, organize information, and support informed customer conversations.

You will take ownership of a meaningful project with guidance from an experienced team. Depending on your assignment, you might research a market, improve a sales report, organize customer information, or support a proposal. At the end of the program, you will present your work, findings, and recommendations to leadership.

One application connects you with the Sales internship assignments available at this location. Tell us which areas interest you. We will consider your interests, coursework, and experience alongside available projects and business needs.

Sales Areas You Could Explore

Assignments vary by location and may include:

• Customer and Account Support: Help teams prepare for customer conversations, organize follow-up, and understand account needs.




• Market Research and Business Development: Research industries, customer needs, competitors, and potential opportunities.




• Sales Operations and CRM: Improve the accuracy and usefulness of customer records, activity tracking, and sales processes.




• Sales Analytics and Forecasting Support: Organize sales data, identify patterns, and help prepare reports for team review.




• Quoting, Proposals, and Product Support: Work with sales, engineering, operations, or finance to gather information for quotes, presentations, and proposals.

You do not need prior experience in these areas. Not every assignment is available at every location.

What You Will Do

• Learn about our products, customers, and the manufacturing processes relevant to your assignment.




• Research customer needs and market opportunities using reliable information.




• Gather and check information for customer presentations, quotes, or proposals under team guidance.




• Maintain accurate customer and opportunity information in approved tools.




• Use spreadsheets or reporting tools to analyze sales activity and communicate findings.




• Collaborate with sales and other functions to understand customer requirements and follow up on questions.




• Protect confidential customer and business information and confirm information before making commitments.




• Organize your work, communicate progress, and take ownership of a project with coaching from your team.




• Follow facility safety requirements and present your project results and recommendations.

What You Bring

• Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in business administration, sales, marketing, economics, communications, engineering, or a closely related field.




• Interest in business-to-business sales, customer relationships, and manufacturing.




• Willingness to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and learn about technical products.




• A practical approach to analyzing information, checking details, and solving problems.




• Ability to organize your work, communicate clearly, and collaborate with people in different roles.




• Availability for a full-time, on-site summer internship. Limited start-date flexibility may be available for academic calendars.

All college class levels are welcome. Previous internship experience is not required. Coursework, projects, volunteering, student activities, customer service, retail, and other jobs can demonstrate your potential.

Helpful, but Not Required

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.




• Coursework or projects involving sales, marketing, market research, business analytics, or technical products.




• Experience using Excel or another tool to organize and analyze information.




• Experience listening to customer needs, preparing presentations, coordinating activities, or maintaining accurate records.




• Exposure to a customer relationship management (CRM) system through coursework, projects, or work.

What You Will Gain

• Ownership of a project with a clear business purpose and defined deliverable.




• Coaching and feedback from experienced team members.




• Practical experience connecting customer needs with a manufacturing business's capabilities.




• Opportunities to collaborate across functions and present your work to leadership.




• A closer look at career paths in sales, account management, and commercial operations.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands below represent those required to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Work at a computer for extended periods and use standard office technology.




• Communicate and exchange information with colleagues and other people involved in assigned work.




• Move between office and manufacturing areas as needed for the assignment.




• Wear required personal protective equipment in designated manufacturing areas, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.




• Work primarily in an office environment, with visits to manufacturing areas where noise and temperature variation may be present.

What to Expect After Applying

Our hiring process includes an application, Criteria assessments, application and assessment review, a recruiter screen, and a 45-minute interview with the hiring team. Candidates selected for an offer receive a conditional offer followed by required pre-employment screening before hire.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screen after a conditional offer. A criminal background check may also be required, depending on the role. Screening and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Safety, Integrity, People, Excellence, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact [e-mail].