Sales account apprentice

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

FORVIA is a global automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. Bringing together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions, FORVIA plays a key role in transforming the automotive industry.

As the 7th largest global automotive supplier, FORVIA employs more than 157,000 people across over 40 countries. Our technologies can be found in one out of every two vehicles produced globally, supporting automotive manufacturers across all major markets.

The Faurecia Clarion Electronics Tech Center, located in Paris Bercy (Cour Saint‑Émilion metro station – Lumière Building), hosts more than 250 employees. The site is dedicated to the design of innovative electronic products and also includes teams responsible for business development in Europe and worldwide. You will join the site's Finance team, working in close collaboration with operations, engineering and purchasing teams.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

The Sales Apprentice will work closely with the Sales Account Manager to support the management and development of a strategic international manufacturer within the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Mass production management, such as:
• Design change impact analysis
• Price negotiations
• Volume and turnover forecasts on multi‑million‑euro projects
• Price management

Development management, including:

• Prototype orders
• Sales and negotiation of heavy industrial tooling
• Support on tenders, budget consolidation and/or strategic plan consolidation.

All missions are conducted in aninternational context, in close collaboration with all company departments (project management, purchasing, finance, logistics, etc.) as well as with the customer.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Education

• Master’s degree student (Master 1 or 2 – Bachelor +4/5) in Business, Management or equivalent
• A technical or industrial background is a plus

Skills

• Good command of Excel and PowerPoint
• Comfortable working with databases and analytical tools

Languages

• Fluent English
• Fluent French

Personal qualities

• Rigorous, well‑organized and detail‑oriented
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with the ability to work autonomously
• Interested in the automotive sector and international industrial environments

What We Can Do For You

• Joining FORVIA means evolving in a dynamic, innovative and fast‑changing environment, where you will actively contribute to the development of cutting‑edge technologies for sustainable mobility.

You Will Benefit From

• High learning exposure in an international and multicultural environment that values collaboration, diversity and inclusion.
• Strong opportunities for career development within a global group operating in more than 40 countries.
• A culture of continuous learning, supported by FORVIA University, offering access to extensive online and in‑person training programs across five global campuses.
• The opportunity to work with high‑performing, globally minded teams who value excellence, agility and customer focus.

At FORVIA, we encourage curiosity, ownership and lifelong learning, offering you the chance to grow professionally while contributing to a more sustainable future for mobility.