Year-Round Technical Sales & Acquisition Intern

Faurecia; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced managers

Engaging and dynamic work environment

Extensive training resources

Job summary

Faurecia in Auburn Hills, Michigan, seeks a Year-Round Technical Sales & Acquisition Intern. The intern will support the Sales Director and assist with daily tasks, ensuring a thorough understanding of customer needs and coordination with internal teams.

This role offers exposure to technical and commercial processes and the opportunity to develop communication and analytical skills within the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Good personal organization and drive.
• Team player with strong accountability.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Director with daily sales functions.
• Gather information about customer organizations.
• Assist in researching competitor products and pricing.
• Help prepare parts of offer packages.
• Support the cross-functional team in business plans.

Skills

Good technical knowledge

Good communication skills

Team player

Accountable

Personal organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Purchasing, or Supply Chain

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, FORVIA anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting‑edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, FORVIA is the place to be.

Year‑Round Technical Sales & Acquisition Intern – Auburn Hills, Michigan

Mission, Roles and Responsibilities

Position summary: The role of an Intern is to aid the Sales Director. A sales intern will be expected to support all daily functions of the group including cash recovery, processing of claims, purchase order tracking. The sales intern will support the sales managers and assist as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer & Market Understanding
  • Help gather information about customer organizations and identify key contacts involved in upcoming programs.
  • Assist in collecting customer requirements and expectations (both technical and commercial) and summarizing them for our internal teams.
• Internal & External Coordination
  • Help interface with various internal teams (Engineering, R&D, Program Management, Product Planning, Finance) to obtain inputs needed for acquisition activities.
  • Participate in customer‑related meetings (as appropriate), support in preparing technical presentations, and help document minutes and action items.
• Competitive & Technical Input
  • Assist in researching competitor products, pricing benchmarks, and technology trends relevant to ongoing acquisitions.
  • Support the team in reviewing preliminary customer specifications and distributing information internally.
• Offer Preparation Support
  • Contribute to preparing parts of offer packages, including technical descriptions, value propositions, and service outlines.
  • Help organize documentation, track changes, and ensure all materials are aligned with internal standards.
  • Work with the team to prepare price breakdown templates and scope documentation (under guidance).
• Business Case & Costing Support
  • Help the cross‑functional team gather cost inputs and consolidate key figures for business plans.
  • Assist in coordinating with Finance or Engineering to gather data needed for decision‑making.
  • Process & Documentation
    • Assist in ensuring technical and commercial documents are complete, organized, and updated.
    • Help track customer feedback on submitted offers and support communication across the internal teams.
  • Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing
    • Support the identification of opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction initiatives.
    • Contribute to lessons‑learned activities or internal knowledge‑sharing tools.

  Compliance & Ethics

  • Demonstrate commitment to Faurecia Group policies, including:
    • Code of Ethics
    • Code of Management
    • Environmental and Quality Policies

  What This Internship Offers

  • Direct exposure to how a global automotive supplier wins new business with major OEMs.
  • A unique blend of technical, commercial, and strategic experience.
  • Opportunities to work with Engineering, Sales, R&D, Finance, and other key functions.
  • Real responsibilities that develop your communication, analytical, and coordination skills.
  • Mentorship from experienced Sales and Acquisition Managers.

  Your Profile and Competencies to Succeed

  Knowledge / Skills

  • Good technical knowledge.
  • Good personal organization and drive.
  • Team player.
  • Accountable.
  • Good communication skills.
  • English language required.

  Education / Experience

  • Seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Purchasing, or Supply Chain.

  Benefits

  • Engaging and dynamic environment focused on sustainable mobility leading technologies.
  • Opportunity for career development within the seventh‑largest global automotive supplier with 157,000+ employees in 40+ countries.
  • Learning environment with extensive training resources (FORVIA University).
  • Inclusive culture valuing diversity and international collaboration; gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
  • Commitment to CO2 Net Zero by 2045 and leading industry standards.