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What will you be doing?
As an Carrier Sales Intern, you will gain hands on experience and will be a part of the Carrier Sales department which works with transportation providers (carriers). With our extensive training and mentorship program, you will quickly become comfortable with the transportation industry, learn how to use the technology, how to build carrier relationships, and how to operate carrier portfolios. Once training is complete, you will be paired with a mentor that will coach you throughout the summer and share best practices. Throughout the internship program, you will learn about other departments and be introduced to key personnel to gain a holistic view of logistics.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist a Carrier Sales mentor to learn daily responsibilities and gain hands on experience
- Prospect new trucking companies (carriers) through lead generation, research, and cold calling
- Build strong relationships with trucking company key contracts including dispatcher and drivers
- Obtain new business, negotiate, and strategically align your portfolio of carriers with our customers' freight
- Develop problem solving skills by escalating any issues and resolving incidents to ensure the shipments are serviced
- Ensure shipment details are accurately communicated to drivers and tracked in our transportation management system
- Collaborate with your mentor, communicate across department, and engage with leadership
- Attend the internship speaker series, internship events, and complete a business related project and presentation
- Other duties and projects, as assigned
We are certain that the training and new skills you will acquire during our internship will set you up for success and excite you to become involved in the logistics industry! Do you like to learn? Do you like to build relationships? Do you like to sell? Do you like to have fun? This is the internship for you!
Requirements
What we're looking for:
- Undergraduate education at a Junior level standing preferred
- Ambitious, sales minded individual who is eager to learn
- Team-oriented player
- Highly organized, excellent attention to detail, and ability to multitask
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Location:
The internship is in MoLo's headquarter office which is located in the Fulton Market District of Chicago at 167 Green Street. Check out the amenities at 167greenst.com.
Internship Start Date: June 3, 2023
Internship End Date: August 9, 2023
Why MoLo?
- Casual and fun environment focused on teamwork
- Extensive industry and technology training
- Innovative Carrier Sales mentorship program
- Full-time paid Summer Internship
About Us:
MoLo Solutions, an ArcBest Truckload Service, is a third-party logistics provider that connects businesses with transportation to get products delivered. MoLo offers world-class services to solve even the most complex shipping needs by providing truckload solutions. MoLo's priority is to put transparent and dedicated service first-for our customers, our carriers, and for our people. MoLo Solutions is headquartered in the Fulton Market neighborhood of Chicago, IL and has offices in Nashville, TN; Ft. Smith, AR; and Fayetteville, AR.
MoLo Solutions is driven by values. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we offer a workplace that embraces all cultures, perspectives, and experiences - so we can provide the best atmosphere for our employees and the best service to our customers.
Driven by passion. Driven to deliver. Driven for better. What drives you? Further your career at MoLo today.
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively seek a diverse community of professionals: people of color, all genders, veterans, LGBTQIA+, etc.. We welcome people of all identities to apply!
