PACCAR - Kirkland, WA
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About the position
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905, recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. The Sales Operations/Sales Planning Department is involved in every step in the life of an order, starting before the order is received until it is retailed to the end user. This dynamic team is constantly challenged to balance market conditions, division goals, dealer needs, and management reporting. Internships at PACCAR include unique learning opportunities such as learning first-hand from the industry's top professionals, working directly with Senior Managers and Leaders, developing mentoring relationships, and gaining valuable hands-on experience. The internship is scheduled to begin in May or June 2025.
Responsibilities
- Support all job functions related to processing and coordinating truck sales orders.
- Provide ideas and fresh perspective to identify areas of opportunity and create efficiencies in department processes such as sales order processing, invoice review, and truck delivery communications.
- Support the management and tracking of sales promotions to include creating queries, running reports, and providing analysis.
- Gather information, analyze data, and assist in updating Sales and Delivery reports as assigned.
- Support team members on vacation by managing document archiving, data entry, and report reviews.
- Facilitate credit/debit transactions between Kenworth and the dealer network.
- Participate in special projects to help departments achieve annual Sales goals.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with a focus in Marketing, Operations, or other related fields.
- Junior or senior standing preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Resourceful and a self-starter.
- Strong professionalism.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Sense of urgency.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Sick Leave
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
- EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
- Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
- Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field.
