Sales Support & Marketing Intern

Position Summary

The Sales Support and Marketing Intern in the IFF Division will work directly with the Branch Manager and greater team to provide the tools, information and resources needed to achieve revenue, volume and profitability objectives. The Sales Support and Marketing Internship program plays an integral role in the Kaizen culture through continual efforts of innovation and development. The position will offer greater exposure to the operation/industry by working in conjunction with the various departments and divisions to cultivate and support the success of the branch growth initiative.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate requests for sales collateral and marketing materials
• Develop sales presentations; understand and clearly articulate YLA’s value proposition
• Tailor presentations to customer needs and requests based on prospect discovery work
• Continuously learn and collaborate with all product departments and divisions
• Provide RFI/RFP support and documentation where appropriate
• Support and develop regional trend analysis, target prospects and lead generation productivity
• Supports customer SOP development and implementation
• Assists in coordination with the branch on meetings and other related activites
• Research and gather account related information and support sales efforts in creating and maintaining the Customer Strategic Growth Plan.
• Remain knowledgeable of strategic opportunities for the customer and proactively support the sales team in growing the account.
• Tracks bid activity and results; awards and wins; and Sales Professional productivity
• Conducts analysis and prepare reports to summarize and assess data including, but not limited to: gross profit, customer viability, sales results, leads, sales quotas.
• Participate in special projects and assignments in support of the overall branch function

Education and Experience

Eligible candidates must be active degree-seeking students who are enrolled in a relevant degree program (Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, etc.) and within 12-months of graduation.

• Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Demonstrates ability to comply with YLA Core Competencies: Problem Solving & Decision Making, Accountability & Responsibility, Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork, and Customer Focus. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more.

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

www.yusen-logistics.com/

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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