Intern - Sales, Summer 2027 - Truck Tire

Job description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT During this 10-week internship program, our Sales Interns will get a firsthand look at the life of a field sales employee. The intern will also receive mentoring/training in the following: 1-on 1 mentoring with senior executives Ride along with experienced sales reps during customer visits Participate and network during our mid-year sales conference Opportunity to contribute to high level sales strategy projects Small group discussion sessions on Continental’s go-to-market strategies Portions of the program will require travel to various locations across the US with all travel expenses covered by Continental. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE Currently enrolled in a US accredited degree program pursuing a degree in sales or related field Expected graduation date 12/2027 or 5/2028 Able to work 40 hours per week during normal business hours + travel Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8 Intermediate/Advance Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) Must be able to travel up to 50% Must have valid driver's license with responsible driving record Must be 21 years old (for car rentals) Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening. THE PERKS Competitive Intern Pay Hands on experience with the team Project Experience Intern Socials/Mixers Mentorship Opportunities Company Lunch and Learns Networking And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader! EEO-Statement: EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. THE COMPANY Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites. Are you ready to shape the future with us?