Sales Intern - Charleston, SC

Integrity Express Logistics • Charleston, SC

17h

About The Position

We are targeting seniors / rising seniors that have an interest in sales for the Summer. At Integrity Express Logistics it is our overall mission to live up to our company name. We are a family-owned business with over 30 years of logistics experience. We earn our customer’s trust through innovative technology and operational efficiency to customize logistics solutions. We focus on customer relations and hiring the most reliable and driven employees. Together this formula has carried Integrity to where we are today. We are seeking self-motivated Sales Interns that are excited to learn more about account management and sales techniques in a fast-paced, essential industry. The Sales Intern will report to the Sales Engagement Manager. To be successful as a Sales Intern you must have a solid work ethic and a knack for customer service.

Requirements

• Problem solving skills and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
• A positive attitude and the ability to communicate effectively
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Proficiency in keyboarding and ability to maintain the technical knowledge necessary to perform the job effectively, specifically Microsoft Office products
• Genuine interest in a sales career
• Active enrollment in a degree-granting academic program

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in IEL’s new hire training program, focusing on operations, and customer service skills.
• Work alongside an experienced Logistics Account Executive on the sales floor
• Perform various account management tasks such as load building, appointment scheduling, phone management, and email correspondence
• Negotiate rates with carriers
• Ensure timely pick-up and delivery of goods by making dispatch and check calls
• Apply what you’ve learned and begin making prospecting calls to potential customers

Benefits

• Paid Internship
• Paid company holidays
• Paid training with industry experts in the classroom and on the sales floor
• A collaborative team environment where your wins are celebrated, and your challenges are shared
• Be a part of one of the fastest growing logistics companies in the country with career advancement and relocation opportunities
• Team outings, family friendly events, and sales competitions are just some of the ways we show our appreciation
• Full-time opportunities upon graduation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED