Summer 2027 - Sales Application Intern

Location: Kirkland, WA, US

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.  PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.  PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Requisition Summary

The Sales Applications Department has an exciting summer internship opening at our headquarters in Kirkland, WA. This team plays a key role in supporting truck sales specification processes and serves as a cross-functional link between Engineering, Marketing, Pricing, IT, and Sales.

Internships include unique learning opportunities such as

Learn first-hand from the industry’s top professionals

Work directly with Senior Managers and Leaders

Develop mentoring relationships

Gain valuable hands-on experience

Internships are scheduled to begin May or June 2027

Job Functions / Responsibilities

As a member of the Sales Application team, you will support business processes and application-related activities connected to truck sales specifications and order coordination. Responsibilities may include:

Support the Sales Applications team with ongoing projects, process improvements, and daily business needs

Assist with documenting business processes, workflows, CRM-related processes, and development or support practices

Update and maintain internal documentation and intranet content to ensure information is accurate, current, and accessible

Research opportunities to improve application usability, user experience, and process efficiency

Assist in identifying business requirements and help coordinate action items for project-related work

Help analyze current workflows and recommend improvements to support consistency, quality, and efficiency

Provide general support for team initiatives related to sales applications, internal tools, and process standardization

Skills / Competencies

Strong PC skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Resourceful, self-motivated, and eager to learn

Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills

Analytical and critical-thinking skills

Interest in process improvement, business systems, or application support

Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with a focus in Marketing, Operations, or other related fields.

Junior or senior standing preferred.

Intern Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options, including:

Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

Sick Leave

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)

EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more

Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities

Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for internship positions is $25 an hour for undergraduate students and $30 an hour for graduate students. Additionally, this role is eligible for a range of benefit options listed above. PACCAR is an E-Verify employer.

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.