Sales Intern

Methode Electronics • Southfield, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a permanent basis post-graduation.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CRM systems, sales analytics platforms, and business intelligence tools is a plus.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life and Disability insurance
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off benefits
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance coverage
• Discount programs for technology, automotive, and home appliance products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Participation in the Company's 401(k) plan, which includes a company contribution

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern