Sales TraineeIntern

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

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 hierarchys 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;

• 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 157000 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 1.5C. Three principles guide our action:use less use betteranduse longer with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

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 12000 R&D engineers across 40 countries FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12400 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.