Brokerage, Cargo/Freight, Cold Calling Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Lead Generation, Logistics, Microsoft Product Family, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Supply Chain, Team Player, Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
Overview
Paid Sales Internship Program
Are you looking for a fun, paid internship, in a collaborative and supportive environment? Our sales interns gain real-world, hands-on experience in the world of sales, logistics, and supply chain. Our program is 10 weeks in length and could be anywhere from 20-40 hours per week. This is a very unique program that includes a paid hourly wage and 3% commission on all sales!
Responsibilities
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- Job summary
This internship will allow interns to learn all aspects of a third-party logistics (3PL) sales career by assisting the freight brokerage team on various tasks such as:
- Prospecting potential customers
- Booking freight loads
- Negotiating prices
- Interacting with current customers
PLS interns are treated as employees and are always held to a high standard to represent PLS in a positive light. The PLS Sales Internship Program is based on our full-time Account Executive Trainee position. Our sales internship is a project-based internship that will allow interns to learn about and work in the industry and present on a given topic at the end of the program! You will also have the opportunity to participate in a career support session with our corporate recruiters to discuss resume building and interview skills.
Essential Job Functions
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- Research and gain knowledge on industry trends
- Generate leads and develop clients through cold calling industry leads
- Negotiate client and carrier freight rates
- Lead and facilitate client service issues through to the point of resolution
- Liaise between shipper, consignee, and carrier
- Participate in projects and presentations
- Conduct other duties as required by business needs or as assigned
Qualifications
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- Minimum requirements:
- Pursuing Bachelor's degree in business or related field (junior or senior)
- PC proficient (Microsoft 365 preferred)
- Communication and organizational skills
- Ability to adapt to job requirements