Summer 2027 - Sales Planning & Operations Intern

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

8d • $25 - $30

About The Position

The Sales Planning & Operations Intern will support Kenworth Truck Company’s Sales Planning and Sales Operations teams in processing and coordinating truck sales orders. The department is involved throughout an order’s lifecycle, from before receipt through retail delivery, and balances market conditions, division goals, dealer needs, and management reporting.

The intern will contribute ideas to identify opportunities and improve processes, support sales promotion tracking and analysis, gather and analyze information for Sales and Delivery reports, respond to dealer order-status inquiries, and assist with administrative and transaction-related work. The role also includes participating in special projects that support annual sales goals. Internships are scheduled to begin in May or June 2027.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program focused on Marketing, Operations, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Resourceful and self-starting.
• Strong professionalism.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior standing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ideas and fresh perspectives to identify opportunities and improve department processes, including sales order processing, invoice review, and truck delivery communications.
• Support the management and tracking of sales promotions by creating queries, running reports, and providing analysis.
• Gather information, analyze data, and assist in updating Sales and Delivery reports as assigned.
• Assist with answering dealer inquiries about order status.
• Support team members on vacation by managing document archiving, data entry, and report reviews.
• Facilitate credit and debit transactions between Kenworth and the dealer network.
• Participate in special projects to help departments achieve annual sales goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for the intern and their family.
• Sick leave.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• EAP services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
• Growth, training, and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues recognized as experts in their fields.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern