Intern - Sales Service

Location: Auburn Hills, MI, US

Intern - Sales Service

Location

Auburn Hills, MI, US

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Division: BENTELER Automotive Functional Area: Sales Career Level: Internship for Students Contract Type: Short-term/Part-time Weekly Working Hours: 25.00 Required Languages: English Requisition ID: 47688

Benefits

At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities—at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sales Service Intern to support customer-line commercial activities while also providing on-site support during the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in commercial operations, sales support, and event management within a fast-paced automotive environment.

The Intern will support both existing and new business opportunities by assisting with commercial activities throughout the sales lifecycle, from opportunity identification through execution. In addition, the Intern will play a key role in coordinating and supporting Detroit Auto Show activities, including exhibit operations, logistics, customer engagement, and event execution.

This position is ideal for a student who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, has strong organizational and communication skills, and is interested in gaining exposure to sales, business development, customer relations, and automotive industry events.

Key Responsibilities

Support customer-line sales activities related to ongoing and new business opportunities.

Define, analyze, and summarize new business opportunities for internal review and decision-making.

Assist with tariff recovery efforts, including analysis, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.

Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure aligned commercial execution.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial documentation, reports, and customer information.

Provide on-site support for exhibit and customer-facing activities during the Detroit Auto Show.

Assist with event setup, execution, logistics, and teardown activities.

Coordinate promotional materials, giveaways, and event supplies.

Support customer, visitor, and stakeholder interactions during the event.

Assist with post-event reporting and follow-up activities.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Professional demeanor with a customer-focused mindset.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to work flexible hours as required during the Detroit Auto Show and related event activities.

This internship provides valuable exposure to commercial operations, business development, customer engagement, and event management, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in sales or the automotive industry.

Your contact

Casondra Meerschaert

BENTELER Human Resources

Phone: +1 248 364-7274

Your new employer

The BENTELER Group always has the answer. That’s because in each of our divisions and at every one of our sites, you can benefit from the size and diversity of an international corporation with more than 20,000 employees at around 90 locations worldwide.

The same is true in our BENTELER Automotive division. This is where intelligent solutions for the automotive world are born—and where we, as a partner, provide answers on central topics like safety, the environment, and efficiency to nearly every major automotive manufacturer. Whether it's the body, the chassis, or the engine, we’re constantly setting new standards with the products, materials, and technologies we develop and produce. Inventiveness that makes sure you can be and become anything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!