Sales Trainee/Intern

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

GRADUATE PROGRAMME

Job Title : Sales Graduate

Location : Uitenhage

Department : Sales

Closing Date of Applications 16 September 2026

Main purpose of the role

Integrated within the Sales Organisation of a given Customer Business Unit ("CBU"), the Sales Engineer graduate is responsible for the Sales development of the assigned portfolio of products, for a delimited perimeter (Program, Serial Life, Acquisitions) within a Division / Region.

Essential responsibilities and duties

As a Sales graduate, your main responsibilities are as follow:

 Prepare the commercial offers to answer on due time to the Customer requests:
o Get a good understanding of the costing files
o Propose and get validated the targeted pricing and the negotiation path / tactics to convince the customer
o Formalize the offer with the appropriate wording
o Understand and apply the guidelines proposed by the hierarchy regarding contractual management
 Serial Life:
o Prepare and negotiate the commercial answers to the customer ECRs
o ("Engineering Changes Requests")
o Detailed understanding of piece price, tooling and D&D impact
o Follow the Variable Cost Margin of the products
o Prepare and follow commercial productivity proposals
o Understanding and commercial management of local economics (inflation, exchange rate)
o Understanding and rigorous implementation of the Sales Administration guidelines & processes (purchase orders, invoices, terms of payment, overdues.)
o Commercial management for Spare Parts
 Programs:
o Prepare and negotiate - on a proactive manner - the commercial answers to the customer ECRs
o Understanding of the Program Business Plan and associated commercial levers
o Follow the profitability of the Program
 Acquisitions:
o Part of the Acquisition Team
o Understanding of the Business Plan & RFQA
o Preparation and update of the commercial offers following hierarchy's instructions

Qualifications and position requirements
• Education : Diploma/ Btech/ Honours/ Masters(advantageous) in Industrial Engineering, Information Systems or any related qualification from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge and experience :
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Own transport
• Problem solving capabilities necessary to accomplish the duties and tasks of the position
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Languages: Ability to speak, write and read the English language;

Your profile and competencies to succeed

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com