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2026 Internship: Sales \(Troy, MI\)

Description

Responsibilities:

+ Review new or amended contracts to confirm agreement to Kautex quotation \(price, effective dates, capacity and terms etc\.\) in accordance with Kautex and Textron guidelines and procedures

+ Assist Sales Management to define business development plans, market intelligence and sales forecasting

+ Ensure strong financial control \(sales portion\) of Projects – i\.e\. positive cash flow including forecast; early invoicing; financial tracking

+ Support development and tracking of project related Performance Improvement Action Plan goals

+ Track open issues with customers, including quotes and orders

+ Process new or amended prototype and service orders, including ensuring delivery as applicable

+ Any other duties as assigned

Company Description:

Kautex, a subsidiary of Textron Inc\., is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries\. As a Tier One automotive supplier, we support and accelerate the change throughout the automotive industry with ideas being put into motion by those who are driving the future\. A pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems for vehicles \- including hybrid vehicle applications \- Kautex is expanding our portfolio to offer smart products\. From battery systems for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous vehicle cleaning systems, Kautex is committed to pioneering solutions for the era of new mobility\. Even as we look to tomorrow, we still keep a sharp focus on thriving in the current business environment with our CWC \(Campbell, Wyant and Cannon\) facility serving as a leader in the production of iron camshafts and metallurgy\. Our IP \(Industrial Packaging\) division produces high\-quality products for a lot of industries and is one of the prominent firms in promoting a circular economy with innovative recycling solutions\. We keep sustainability at the forefront of our processes because our planet isn’t better unless we can be better\.

Additionally, we have great career development opportunities with interesting and challenging projects, as well as various personal and professional trainings\.

Please review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit\.

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sales, Finance, Accounting, MarketingPrior experience working in an automotive environment is a plusAbility to effectively manage multifaceted projects in conjunction with day\-to\-day activitiesA clear understanding of contractual conditions relating to the sales of purchased goods and a commercial understanding of business practices including margin, profit, and basic financial proceduresStrong sales and negotiation skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent telephone skills and computer knowledge with proficiency in database management and word processingExperienced with Microsoft Office suiteResourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail orientedAble to follow procedures & processesGood mathematics skills

Benefits

+ Drive your own success story through technical and leadership development

+ Global team with opportunities for cross\-functional experiences

+ A competitive compensation and benefits package including:

- Worldwide development opportunities

- Excellent working conditions

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information\.

**Recruiting Company:** Kautex

**Primary Location:** US-Michigan-Troy

**Job Function:** Sales

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Internship / Co-Op

**Shift:** First Shift

**Job Posting:** 11/12/2025, 4:35:57 PM

**Job Number:** 337693