About the role#
The Global Sales department manages the quote, order, build, aftersales, logistics, and technical processes for export customers. This role offers hands-on experience working directly with senior managers and leaders. The internship is a full-time, paid position scheduled for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Develop and implement projects such as new tracking dashboards, after-sales process enhancements, and new procedures to improve group and dealer efficiencies.
- Manage projects by conducting meetings, tracking progress, and driving action through lateral management.
- Support export customers through spec reviews, order processing, and pilot builds.
- Identify and build cross-functional relationships across the sales organization.
- Perform ad-hoc tasks as needed.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, with junior or senior standing preferred.
- Academic focus in Business Administration, Marketing, Operations Management, Data Science, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Capability to analyze ambiguous and complex information to make sound business decisions.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, or similar business systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Kirkland, Washington.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25 per hour for undergraduate students, $30 per hour for graduate students.
- Benefits: This position includes a 401k with up to a 5% company match, medical, dental, and vision plans, sick leave, and flexible spending or health savings accounts.
About PACCAR
PACCAR designs and manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Its primary brands include Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company also produces diesel engines, provides financial services, and manages a global parts distribution network. Based in Bellevue, Washington, the organization operates worldwide with a workforce of over 19,000 employees.
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