2026 Summer Intern - Sales at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

NoVisa

AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Sales, or related degree from an accredited college or university
Must be graduating between June 2027-June 2028
Able to work full time, 40 hours per week
No need for GM immigration-related sponsorship (includes H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Regional and HQ Sales department members to effectively collect and examine current data
Identify key drivers of sales effectiveness including national, regional, and local market standard methodologies
Build standard effectiveness reporting with recommendations for near term actions
Support Sales Ops departments in current requirements and projects outcomes
Exercise decision-making skills sufficient to propose solutions to leadership and a plan for utilizing established procedures to create new solutions
Develop an understanding of established sales procedures/approaches sufficient to exercise independent judgment and professional decision-making regarding the appropriate course of action within the Sales organization
Apply a body of professional and theoretical knowledge with problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve issues within the Sales organization
Proactively seek customer feedback and develop detailed understanding of customers’ needs, issues, and priorities
Stay informed about customer preferences, trends, and pain points through data and insights
Approach setbacks with resilience and positive attitude—analyze what went wrong and identify what could be done differently; fearlessly present solutions to sales management
Proactively learn new skills and technologies to increase sales impact

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data CollectionData AnalysisSales EffectivenessReportingMarket AnalysisSales OperationsDecision MakingProject ManagementCollaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this sales intern position?

This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

What are the key responsibilities for the sales intern?

Responsibilities include collaborating with sales teams to collect and examine data, identifying key drivers of sales effectiveness, building effectiveness reporting with recommendations, supporting Sales Ops projects, and exercising decision-making to propose solutions.

What skills or qualities are important for this sales intern role?

Key skills include data collection and analysis, problem-solving, independent decision-making, customer feedback analysis, resilience, and proactive learning of new skills.

How long is the sales internship program?

The internship is a 12-week, project-based program where interns present their work and project findings to an executive leadership team upon completion.

Is immigration sponsorship available for this intern role?

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role, including H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters

1908Year Founded

$486.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees