Commercial Excellence & Proposal Intern

Location: Auburn Hills, MI, United States Department: Interns/ Trainees

The Commercial Excellence & Proposal Intern will support the Commercial organization through proposal development, research, sales enablement, and process improvement initiatives. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to the commercial lifecycle while working with Commercial and cross-functional teams to support customer opportunities and improve how commercial information and processes are managed.

The role provides an opportunity to develop experience in proposal writing, commercial research, artificial intelligence and automation, sales processes, and cross-functional collaboration within a global logistics organization.

In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, the intern will complete a manager-assigned Internship Project over the course of the 10-week program and establish individual Intern Goals focused on their own professional and technical development.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Hybrid role: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

10-week program: Summer 2027; May 31 to June 6

Department: Commercial

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

PROPOSAL & COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

Assist with drafting, editing, formatting, and reviewing customer-facing proposals, presentations, RFP/RFI responses, and related commercial materials

Gather and organize information from Commercial, Operations, Pricing, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to support proposals and customer opportunities

Help translate operational, service, and commercial information into clear customer-facing content

Maintain and organize proposal templates, case studies, standard responses, value propositions, and reusable content

Support proposal tracking, timelines, and other activities associated with active commercial opportunities

RESEARCH, AUTOMATION & COMMERCIAL ENABLEMENT

Conduct research on customers, prospects, industries, market trends, and other topics to support Commercial activities

Prepare concise research summaries, customer briefs, and other materials for Commercial team members

Support the use of AI and automation tools to improve proposal development, research, content management, and other Commercial workflows

Identify repetitive or manual activities and assist with developing practical solutions to improve efficiency

Help create and maintain Commercial tools, templates, trackers, process documentation, and knowledge resources

Support additional Commercial Excellence and Sales Enablement initiatives as needed

PROJECT

Throughout the 10-week internship, the intern will complete a manager-assigned project addressing a relevant business opportunity, challenge, or area of improvement within the Commercial organization.

The project will serve as the intern's primary assignment throughout the program and will require the intern to apply research, analysis, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. The intern will work with their manager and relevant stakeholders throughout the internship and present their final project and recommendations during Week 10.

The specific project scope will be determined by the intern's manager based on current business priorities.

GOALS

At the beginning of the program, the intern will establish individual intern goals, identifying skills or capabilities they would like to develop throughout the internship.

Goals may focus on areas such as

Professional communication and presentation skills

Proposal and business writing

Project management and organization

Commercial and logistics knowledge

Data analysis and visualization

AI, automation, or other technical skills

Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Progress against these goals will be developed through the intern's daily responsibilities, internship project, feedback, and experiences throughout the program.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Interest in commercial strategy, sales, logistics, and customer solutions

Interest in AI, automation, and emerging productivity technologies

Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

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