2012 Part Sales Operations Intern
Chrysler's College Intern Program offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated, innovative, and inspired individuals to work in a challenging assignment where contribution, teamwork, and communication are vital to the success of the organization. As a leading edge company, we are able to provide real world challenges and rewarding intern experiences in Marketing, Project Management, and Communications to candidates from a variety of colleges and universities while providing candidates competitive salary. Interns are assigned to an organization department based on the candidate's background, skill set and interests. The assignments are project-oriented, meaningful to the department and allow the intern to take responsibility for a major task. Interns experience a sense of personal accomplishment and contribution and experience the corporate business culture through work assignments and structured activities. They gain the communication and etiquette skills required in business while sharing knowledge gained from recent courses. They also enhance their computer skills and learn new systems and software.
Each intern assignment consists of challenging projects with specific goals, providing opportunities for personal growth and development. Interns that demonstrate outstanding qualities may be invited back the following year for a second internship or to interview for full-time positions in our various new hire programs. Summer internships are primarily located at the Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan, local manufacturing facilities in the Detroit Metropolitan area, and ChryslerBusiness Centers located throughout the country.
The Marketing, Project Management, and Communications Intern will partner with the Mopar Product Line Manager to develop new product launch plans andwith Product Development Engineers to determine product applications andestablish product launch specifications to be integrated into product quotation process for purchasing to select addition the intern will conduct research on a product line competitive market position, pricing and potential as well as developing amessaging campaign to create interest with dealers and independent repair facilities. The internship will utilize sales analytic tools to measure sales and conduct detail sales assessments.
Basic Qualifications: • Completion of sophomore year
• Working toward a degree in Marketing or Engineering
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale)
• Strong interest in automotive industry
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Computer proficient (including spreadsheet, word processing and database applications)
Preferred Qualifications: • Candidate should be a self-starter
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs include Excel, Work, PowerPoint
Company Description:
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram and Mopar® vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899.
Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group LLC’s product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Ram Truck. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-size cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.
