2026 Summer Intern - Sales

Description

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Work Arrangement:

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

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 one of the following areas: 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 

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.

Compensation:

The monthly salary for this role is $5,300.

GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2026 Student Program. ​

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