The Commercial Excellence & Proposal Intern will support the Commercial organization through proposal development, research, sales enablement, and process improvement initiatives. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to the commercial lifecycle while working with Commercial and cross-functional teams to support customer opportunities and improve how commercial information and processes are managed.
The role provides an opportunity to develop experience in proposal writing, commercial research, artificial intelligence and automation, sales processes, and cross-functional collaboration within a global logistics organization.
In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, the intern will complete a manager-assigned Internship Project over the course of the 10-week program and establish individual Intern Goals focused on their own professional and technical development.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
- Location: Auburn Hills, MI
- Hybrid role: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
- 10-week program: Summer 2027; May 31 to June 6
- Department: Commercial
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
PROPOSAL & COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
- Assist with drafting, editing, formatting, and reviewing customer-facing proposals, presentations, RFP/RFI responses, and related commercial materials
- Gather and organize information from Commercial, Operations, Pricing, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to support proposals and customer opportunities
- Help translate operational, service, and commercial information into clear customer-facing content
- Maintain and organize proposal templates, case studies, standard responses, value propositions, and reusable content
- Support proposal tracking, timelines, and other activities associated with active commercial opportunities
RESEARCH, AUTOMATION & COMMERCIAL ENABLEMENT
- Conduct research on customers, prospects, industries, market trends, and other topics to support Commercial activities
- Prepare concise research summaries, customer briefs, and other materials for Commercial team members
- Support the use of AI and automation tools to improve proposal development, research, content management, and other Commercial workflows
- Identify repetitive or manual activities and assist with developing practical solutions to improve efficiency
- Help create and maintain Commercial tools, templates, trackers, process documentation, and knowledge resources
- Support additional Commercial Excellence and Sales Enablement initiatives as needed
PROJECT
Throughout the 10-week internship, the intern will complete a manager-assigned project addressing a relevant business opportunity, challenge, or area of improvement within the Commercial organization.
The project will serve as the intern's primary assignment throughout the program and will require the intern to apply research, analysis, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. The intern will work with their manager and relevant stakeholders throughout the internship and present their final project and recommendations during Week 10.
The specific project scope will be determined by the intern's manager based on current business priorities.
GOALS
At the beginning of the program, the intern will establish individual intern goals, identifying skills or capabilities they would like to develop throughout the internship.
Goals may focus on areas such as:
- Professional communication and presentation skills
- Proposal and business writing
- Project management and organization
- Commercial and logistics knowledge
- Data analysis and visualization
- AI, automation, or other technical skills
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Progress against these goals will be developed through the intern's daily responsibilities, internship project, feedback, and experiences throughout the program.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Interest in commercial strategy, sales, logistics, and customer solutions
- Interest in AI, automation, and emerging productivity technologies
- Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Recommendations and referrals of external applicants are encouraged and appreciated. Their applications will be considered once all internal applications have been reviewed and closed. External applications can be made through the Careers section of our global website at www.dpworld.com.
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Interest in commercial strategy, sales, logistics, and customer solutions
- Interest in artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging productivity technologies
- Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.
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What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
