Intern - Strategic Sales & Credit
Overview
Why GM Financial?
GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.
Responsibilities
Our program offers
- 12-weeks of work experience (May 21 – Aug. 8)
- Competitive salary
- Executive and peer networking opportunities
- Independent and team project experiences
- Philanthropic activities
- Career development
- Opportunity to apply for full-time career positions
Responsibilities
We are looking for students who are ready to take on stimulating projects and gain exposure to a variety of industrial initiatives.
Are you interested in working in an account management role within the auto finance industry? Does learning the foundation of the business from a credit analysis perspective interest you? Are you open to traveling to observe field sales roles and dealership operations first-hand? Then we are looking for you!
Job Description
- Learn to demonstrate the value proposition of GM Financial to assist the dealer to sell more new GM units and used vehicles.
- Effectively assist assigned dealer relationships to achieve all quality, pricing, and volume objectives.
- Support and market all GM Financial programs, systems, monthly incentives, and rewards.
- Maintain effective communication with dealers and appropriate internal partners.
- Learn the responsibilities for sales, service, and support of assigned GM franchise dealers by demonstrating our captive value proposition, systems, and programs.
- Provide quality customer service by satisfying the business needs of the dealers, manufacturer partners, and GM Financial.
- Overall responsibility will be to develop dealer relationships that generate new & used loan contracts, lease business, off-lease vehicle purchases, and commercial lending accounts according to GM Financials' established credit risk and profitability models.
- Act as a liaison between the dealer and the Credit Center, Funding, and other functional areas to resolve any issues by partnering with subject matter experts and management.
- Analyze dealer-specific data using reporting tools and take appropriate action.
- Identify and resolve dealer issues presenting excessive risk to GM Financial, i.e., portfolio issues, fraud, buy-back, dealer agreement violations, dealer personnel, etc.
Qualifications
- Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with at least one semester remaining upon start of the internship.
- Preferred majors include in Business, Finance, Automotive Dealership Management, Sales, or other related fields.
- Must possess a minimum of a 3.0 (out of a 4-point scale) overall GPA.
- Must be at least 21 years old at the start of the intern program.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Rising Senior classification preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required. This incumbent will be required to give presentations and communicate with business leaders.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and conceptual skills required.
- Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently or in a team setting.
- Previous internships are considered a plus.
Working Conditions: Must be able to commit to work 40 hours for 12 consecutive weeks during the summer (May 21, 2025 - August 8, 2025). Internship will be based out of Fort Worth, Texas. Some travel will be required to an out of state credit center, field sales shadows, and dealership observation. Company will cover summer housing in Fort Worth and travel expenses for work.
Compensation: Competitive pay of $22/hour.
GM Financial does not provide sponsorship for a work visa status for this position.
If you are interested in any of the areas listed above, please apply here.