About the role#
The Sales Applications team at our Kirkland headquarters supports truck sales specification processes and acts as a link between Engineering, Marketing, Pricing, IT, and Sales. This summer internship offers hands-on experience working with senior managers and leaders on projects related to sales applications and internal tools.
What you'll do#
- Support the team with ongoing projects, process improvements, and daily business needs.
- Document business processes, workflows, and CRM-related practices.
- Update and maintain internal documentation and intranet content.
- Research ways to improve application usability and user experience.
- Identify business requirements and coordinate action items for projects.
- Analyze current workflows to recommend improvements for efficiency and quality.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program, with junior or senior standing preferred.
- Focus in Marketing, Operations, or related business fields.
- Strong PC skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and collaborate across different departments.
- A self-motivated approach and an interest in business systems or process improvement.
Location & details#
- Location: Kirkland, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time paid internship.
- Compensation: $25 per hour for undergraduate students and $30 per hour for graduate students.
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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