Carrier Sales Internship - Riverview, FL

BlueGrace Logistics • Riverview, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

BlueGrace Logistics is seeking motivated and driven individuals for a Carrier Sales Internship for Summer 2027. This program is designed for self-starters eager to kickstart their sales careers in the fast-paced logistics industry. Interns will work in a dynamic environment, cultivating relationships with truckload carriers, negotiating rates, and ensuring seamless freight movement. The role offers hands-on experience, professional development, and the opportunity to earn uncapped commission potential.

Requirements

• Current students with an expected graduation date by August 2028
• Gritty, highly motivated self-starter with a relentless drive to succeed
• Outstanding communicator, strong negotiator and the ability to connect with people
• Willing to work on-site and full-time throughout the summer
• Determination to outwork your peers. If a strong work ethic doesn’t come easily, this might not be the right position for you
• Confident ability to build relationships and establish rapport with clients, peers, and leaders
• Proactive decision-making, issue resolution ability, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation, strong work ethic, with an entrepreneurial and competitive spirit
• Resilience and persistence with the ability to maintain composure in stressful conditions
• Adaptability with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Sales experience is a plus but not required. We want people eager for results!

Responsibilities

• Make 85 cold calls to truckload carriers to fulfill shipping commitments
• Negotiate rates with carriers and book loads
• Focus on building new relationships as you build your own carrier portfolio
• Provide top-notch service to partner carriers and internal stakeholders while being rewarded for exceeding metrics such as outbound calls, loads moved and automation targets
• Resolve service failures in an industry where chaos is bound to occur

Benefits

• Immersive, Hands-On Experience
• Ability to earn uncapped commission potential
• Competitive compensation
• Professional Development: Participate in bi-weekly development sessions to sharpen your skills in communication, networking and sales.
• An award-winning company culture: Experience unique perks including exposure to business resource groups, executive networking, office culture events and “Thank You” lunch provided on Fridays
• Mentor Program: Partner with an experienced mentor who you’ll work with directly throughout your first few weeks, providing valuable feedback and insight into the logistics industry
• Access to Technology: In this role you will get access to work in three of our proprietary technologies
• Introduction to Performance Management: You’ll get real feedback through a performance appraisal that will evaluate your performance using KPIs like on-time deliveries, proactive tracking and outbound calls

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed