Business Development and Operations Intern

Röhlig Logistics • Cranford, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Röhlig USA is a global freight forwarder specializing in air, ocean, and contract logistics. We deliver customized supply chain solutions through a network of over 2,700 employees worldwide. As a privately owned company, we focus on long-term partnerships and high-quality service. Our U.S. team is growing rapidly, driven by innovation, reliability, and customer success. We’re looking for a dynamic Business Development and Operations Intern to join our growing team and help drive exceptional service across our network!

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, or related field
• Strong interest in sales, business development, or international trade
• Confident communicator (phone, email, in-person)
• Self-starter with competitive and goal-oriented mindset
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Previous sales, customer service, or internship experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Gain foundational exposure to freight forwarding operations, including shipment lifecycle, documentation flow, and service execution.
• Develop an understanding of cost structures, rate building, and margin management
• Assist in coordinating with pricing teams to request carrier rates and build competitive quotations.
• Learn how service capabilities and operational constraints impact pricing strategy and customer proposals
• Research and identify prospective customers and target industries
• Build prospect lists and support outbound sales campaigns (email, calls, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Assist with lead generation and pipeline management in CRM (Salesforce/CargoWise/other)
• Support pricing requests, RFQs, and customer proposals
• Participate in customer meetings, sales calls, and presentations
• Analyze trade lanes, competitors, and market opportunities
• Help prepare sales reports, KPIs, and territory plans
• Collaborate with operations teams to understand service offerings (air, ocean, customs brokerage)
• Shadow experienced sales professionals and learn freight forwarding fundamentals

Benefits

• Real world experience
• Skill development
• Networking opportunities
• Career clarity
• Potential full-time opportunity
• $20/hr.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree