Year-Round Technical Sales & Acquisition Intern

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, FORVIA anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, FORVIA is the place to be.

FORVIA is looking for a Year-Round Technical Sales & Acquisition Intern for its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Position Summary: The role of an Intern is to aid the Sales Director.  A sales intern will be expected to support all daily functions of group including cash recovery, processing of claims, purchase order tracking.  Sales intern will support the sales managers and assist as required.

Key Responsibilities

Customer & Market Understanding

• Help gather information about customer organizations and identify key contacts involved in upcoming programs.
• Assist in collecting customer requirements and expectations (both technical and commercial) and summarizing them for our internal teams.

Internal & External Coordination

• Help interface with various internal teams (Engineering, R&D, Program Management, Product Planning, Finance) to obtain inputs needed for acquisition activities.
• Participate in customer‑related meetings (as appropriate), support in preparing technical presentations, and help document minutes and action items.

Competitive & Technical Input

• Assist in researching competitor products, pricing benchmarks, and technology trends relevant to ongoing acquisitions.
• Support the team in reviewing preliminary customer specifications and distributing information internally.

Offer Preparation Support

• Contribute to preparing parts of offer packages, including technical descriptions, value propositions, and service outlines.
• Help organize documentation, track changes, and ensure all materials are aligned with internal standards.
• Work with the team to prepare price breakdown templates and scope documentation (under guidance)..

Business Case & Costing Support

• Help the cross‑functional team gather cost inputs and consolidate key figures for business plans.
• Assist in coordinating with Finance or Engineering to gather data needed for decision‑making.

Process & Documentation

• Assist in ensuring technical and commercial documents are complete, organized, and updated.
• Help track customer feedback on submitted offers and support communication across the internal teams.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

• Support the identification of opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to lessons‑learned activities or internal knowledge‑sharing tools.

Compliance & Ethics

• Demonstrate commitment to Faurecia Group policies, including:
• Code of Ethics
• Code of Management
• Environmental and Quality Policies

What This Internship Offers

• Direct exposure to how a global automotive supplier wins new business with major OEMs.
• A unique blend of technical, commercial, and strategic experience.
• Opportunities to work with Engineering, Sales, R&D, Finance, and other key functions.
• Real responsibilities that develop your communication, analytical, and coordination skills.
• Mentorship from experienced Sales and Acquisition Managers.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Knowledge / Skills:

• Good technical knowledge
• Good personal organization and drive
• Team player
• Accountable
• Good communication skills
• English language required

Education / Experience:

• Seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Purchasing, or Supply Chain

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environme