Commercial Sales Intern

Job Description:
Position Summary:
This intern position will assist in commercial issues and program management activities associated customer vehicle programs. This individual is developing the knowledge and experience to understand the customer's expectations, develop a plan to meet internal and external expectations.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Capability to handle commercial responsibility for production programs
• Processes initial quotes for program acquisition and contractual changes for all responsible programs. Ensures that quotes are quoted on time, and in collaboration with operations, engineering and cost estimating
• Coordinates with manufacturing and purchasing on cost/inventory
• Perform Program Management responsibilities for production programs, when required
• Grow and develop cross-functional customer relationships with all disciplines
• Support Sales Analysts
• Understands and properly utilizes internal systems and procedures such as Windchill, AutoQuote, Campfire, WERS, eSupplier and SharePoint
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

Education and Qualifications:

• Senior level student with a Business Administration/ Marketing major
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business or a related field at an accredited university with a minimum 2.8 GPA
• This position is eligible to work remotely, supporting daily/ weekly meetings by Microsoft Teams. Will be required to meet on-site occasionally, at our Northville, MI Headquarters throughout the internship.
• Have effective communication skills and be comfortable leading/ collaborating with diverse teams.
• Have a basic understanding for, or interest in honing business financial skills.

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on the manufacturing floor
• Travel to prototype, lab, manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required

Position Type:
Intern (Trainee)
Additional Locations:
Additional Information:
Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing recruitment@cooperstandard.com with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.
Remote Status:
Hybrid