Polk Automotive Solutions Sales Intern

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

05

About the Role: The Summer Sales Intern will support the Polk Automotive Solutions sales team by assisting with sales operations, market research, customer insights, and pipeline support activities. This role offers hands-on exposure to automotive intelligence, data-driven sales strategies, and B2B client engagement within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This internship is ideal for students interested in sales, business development, automotive markets, or data-driven decision-making.

Location: Southfield, MI (Please note: relocation assistance is not available)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with account research, prospecting, and lead qualification

• Assist in preparing sales presentations, proposals, and client-facing materials

• Conduct market and industry research on automotive trends, OEMs, dealers, and aftermarket segments

• Help analyze sales data, customer usage, and performance metrics using internal tools and CRM systems

• Participate in pipeline management and forecasting activities

• Shadow client meetings and internal strategy sessions to gain exposure to the full sales cycle

• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, analytics, and product teams

• Perform general administrative and operational support as needed

Learning Objectives

• Gain hands-on experience in B2B sales and business development

• Develop a working understanding of automotive data, analytics, and market insights

• Learn how data-driven solutions are positioned and sold to automotive clients

• Strengthen professional skills including communication, presentation, and analytical thinking

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Finance, Economics, or a related field

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Ability to analyze data and draw actionable insights

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

• Strong interest in sales, automotive, and data-driven solutions

Preferred

• Prior internship or coursework in sales, marketing, analytics, or automotive-related fields

• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) or data visualization tools

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience supporting a high-performing sales organization

• Exposure to automotive industry intelligence and data solutions

• Mentorship from experienced sales and business development professionals

• Networking opportunities within a global automotive and analytics organization

• Competitive hourly pay and professional development opportunities

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

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What's In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

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Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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Job ID: 327950

Posted On: 2026-04-13

Location: Southfield, Michigan, United States