About this role
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. High School Diploma or equivalentExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsComfortable making outbound phone calls and engaging with new peoplePositive attitude and willingness to learnExperience using Microsoft office including Word, Outlook, and ExcelTime management and task prioritizationCommitment and understanding of company policies and controlsStrong work ethic with a high focus on being proactiveWorking towards a college degree with targeted graduation date in the next two years or less All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.