Sales internship

Job description

Our Internship program offers a challenging hands-on structured experience. You will be working side-by-side with Expeditors' employees learning the process, terminology, and skills required to be successful in a fast-paced operation handling a varied customer base. The internship will also include various trainings and a personnel development program. We offer flexibility to work with you around your current class schedule as much as possible.

We do, however, prefer a commitment of no less than 20 hours per week. Our goal is to prepare you to transition into a full time role after graduating!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct outbound cold calls, email follow-ups, and other prospecting activities to identify and engage potential customers. Research target companies and contacts, qualify leads, and gather information on customer needs. Schedule introductory meetings between prospective customers and Expeditors sales representatives. Assist with customer visits, sales presentations, and business development initiatives as opportunities arise.

Collaborate with sales and operations teams to learn Expeditors' products, services, and value proposition. Represent Expeditors professionally and deliver exceptional customer service in all interactions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Comfortable making outbound phone calls and engaging with new people Positive attitude and willingness to learn Experience using Microsoft office including Word, Outlook, and Excel Time management and task prioritization Commitment and understanding of company policies and controls
• Strong work ethic with a high focus on being proactive Working towards a college degree with targeted graduation date in the next two years or less