Job Description
General Motors is hiring for Sales Intern for Summer 2026! Working for General Motors means leading the way for world-class vehicles and technology. We are seeking interns for multiple areas including Chevrolet, Buick/GMC, and Cadillac organizations. The internship is a 12-week, project-based program intended to create long term value for the company. Upon completion of the internship, the student will present their work and project findings to an executive leadership team.
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
Exercises decision-making skills sufficient to propose solutions to leadership and a plan for utilizing established procedures to create new solutions.
The Role:
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
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.
Applies a body of professional and theoretical knowledge with problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve issues within the Sales organization.
Proactively seeks customer feedback and develops detailed understanding of customers’ needs, issues, and priorities.
Stays informed about customer preferences, trends, and pain points through data and insights
Approaches setbacks with resilience and positive attitude– analyzes what went wrong and identifies what could be done differently. Fearlessly presents solutions to sales management.
Proactively learns new skills and technologies to increase sales impact.
Required Qualifications:
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
Proven analytical problem-solving ability
Must be willing to relocate anywhere in the U.S. upon conversion to full time role based on Internship performance and behavior evaluation
What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred qualifications):
Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities and/or service organizations
Can work independently and with a team
Oral and written communication skills with the ability to distill sophisticated subjects to a wider audience
High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking and problem-solving skills that is customer-centric
Start Date:
This position has a planned start date of May/June 2026.
Work Location: Hybrid to Cadillac Tower
Hybrid: Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time, but the general expectation is that the employee be onsite an average of three (3) days each week.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
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