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Job Description

Job Description For the PPFS Business Support department, we are currently looking for an intern. You will be responsible for providing support to fleet customers and DAF dealers participating in the PPFS program. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing special pricing requests from the PACCAR Parts Sales Team and the DAF dealer network; Supporting the onboarding of new fleet customers to the PPFS program; Maintaining customer contact regarding the annual bonus program; Handling ad hoc requests from Sales Units in the various European markets where PPFS operates Please note: this is an internship for gaining practical work experience, not a graduation internship. The start date is February 2027, with a duration of three to six months. Your profile We are looking for an enthusiastic MBO or HBO student pursuing a degree in Business, (Commercial) Economics, Marketing, Retail, or a related field. The ideal candidate: Has a commercial mindset and an interest in customer-focused business processes; Is proactive and eager to take initiative when identifying opportunities for improvement; Works accurately and pays close attention to detail, especially when handling pricing agreements and customer data; Possesses strong communication skills and demonstrates a professional attitude when interacting with customers, dealers, and internal stakeholders; Enjoys working in an international environment and is comfortable collaborating with colleagues across different countries and cultures; Has good organizational skills and is able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; Is analytical and capable of interpreting commercial data and customer information; Has good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; Has a good command of the English language, both spoken and written. Knowledge of additional European languages is considered a plus. Department DAF Trucks is a leading Dutch truck manufacturer that develops, produces, and sells innovative, high-quality trucks for national and international transport. DAF Trucks is part of the American corporation PACCAR, which also owns the truck brands Peterbilt and Kenworth. Within the aftersales organization of DAF Trucks, known as PACCAR Parts, the PACCAR Parts Fleet Services (PPFS) department supports international fleet customers with competitive pricing agreements, flexible credit facilities, and efficient invoicing solutions. The team serves more than 1,500 fleet customers across 21 countries, builds long-term customer relationships, drives parts sales, and contributes to commercial growth throughout the European dealer network. The PPFS Business Support Team consists of four Business Support Managers and one Team Lead Fleet Business Support. PACCAR Parts employs approximately 250 people, while DAF Trucks has around 10,000 employees worldwide. We offer A look behind the scenes at a large, international organization; You get a lot of freedom and responsibility. We are open to your initiatives and depending on the assignment, you will see your results on the work floor; An experienced coach and mentor, from whom you can learn a lot and who is ready to help you further; An internship allowance of € 375 gross (HBO) or € 450 gross (WO) per month on a full-time basis; A travel allowance, if you do not possess a student travel product; A housing allowance, if you temporarily rent a room near DAF. Every intern gets the chance to participate in the Student Event. During this event, you get to meet other interns and find out more about DAF/PACCAR! Curious about how students experience their internship at DAF? Read stories from our former interns here. Please note: for non-EU students, the internship or graduation project must be part of your study program, and a tripartite agreement signed by the student, employer, and educational institution is required. A government-approved template can be found on the Nuffic website. Standard internship agreement for non-eu-eea students Interested? Upload your CV and cover letter via the apply button below. For more information, you can contact Paddy Wilms via Email [email protected] or phone number 040-2142616.

Core Responsibilities

Review special pricing requests, support the onboarding of fleet customers to the PPFS program, and maintain customer contact regarding the annual bonus program. Handle ad hoc requests from Sales Units across European markets and support fleet customers and DAF dealers participating in PPFS.

Requirements

Applicants should be MBO or HBO students studying Business, (Commercial) Economics, Marketing, Retail, or a related field, with a commercial mindset and interest in customer-focused processes. They should communicate professionally, work accurately and proactively, manage multiple tasks, analyze commercial information, use Microsoft Office—particularly Excel—and have good spoken and written English; additional European languages are a plus.

Benefits

• International Organization Experience
• Freedom and Responsibility
• Experienced Coach and Mentor
• Internship Allowance
• Travel Allowance
• Housing Allowance
• Student Event