Sales Intern

Allen Lund Company, Inc. • Los Angeles, CA

11d • $0 - $18

About The Position

The Sales Intern supports logistics operations and general office functions at Allen Lund Company. The role provides exposure to load booking and logistics processes, including tracking and tracing loads, building loads, setting up carriers, updating load information, and coordinating pickup and delivery appointments. The intern also assists with carrier documentation and insurance information, answers and distributes phone calls, supports accounting as needed, and follows company principles. The internship may lead to a full-time position for the right candidate.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a junior in a bachelor's degree program.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who can excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, organized, outgoing, and competitive.
• Values teamwork and communicates openly.
• Excellent and effective communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• A field of study in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with load tracking and tracing and ensure app compliance.
• Develop comfort communicating with carriers by phone.
• Receive training and exposure to load booking, with the potential to book loads.
• Build loads, set up carriers, update and check calls, and schedule pickup and delivery appointments.
• Update customer systems and active load information for shipper and carrier tracking.
• Ensure proper documentation is sent to Carrier Resources.
• Contact insurance companies to obtain proper certificates of insurance.
• Call carriers to inquire about lanes, equipment types, and quantities.
• Update insurance information and call references.
• Answer phones and distribute calls to the appropriate broker.
• Support the accounting function as needed.
• Handle general office duties.
• Follow company principles and uphold company standards.

Benefits

• Inclusive company culture.
• Training and development.
• Competitive compensation.
• Career growth and transfer opportunities.
• Potential for a full-time position following the internship for the right candidate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern