Carrier Sales Internship [Summer 2022]
We are looking for dedicated, high-energy interns to join our Carrier Sales team at Arrive Logistics! We are committed to servicing our carriers and exceeding expectations. As a Carrier Sales Intern, you will contribute to that commitment! After an intense 1-week training program, you will hit the ground running, armed with industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of carrier capacity. Once you hit the floor, you will focus on finding carriers across the nation to transport our customers’ shipments! Through negotiation and collaboration, you will enable Arrive to service our customers and their freight in the most cost-effective way possible. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to a growing start-up and launch a career in sales and logistics!
Essential Functions:
- Learn the business in our one-week training program, designed to get you ramped up quickly & effectively.
- Learn the ins-and-outs of Arrive’s carriers from their accompanying sales reps. While partnering with them as your mentor throughout the program.
- Become an expert on our internal proprietary system as well as utilize external Transportation Management Tracking systems.
- Schedule appointments and input shipment details for all related loads.
- Update internal & external portals with shipment details as needed.
- Communicate internally with our customer sales team & keep them updated on the status of their customers’ shipments. You are their point of contact for all tracking updates!
- Take inbound and make outbound calls from carriers who are interested in hauling freight for Arrive.
- Track the progress of each shipment and communicate updates to all related parties.
- Secure capacity by selling shipments over the phone to carriers who meet our strict requirements.
- Collaborate with sales representatives and operations teams to ensure accounts are being appropriately serviced.
- Gain exposure to industry experts and leaders throughout Arrive
The Details:
- The ideal candidate is working towards a degree in a relevant field of study
- Interns must be available from through the summer to work in Austin, TX
- The hours will be 8AM-4PM, 40 hours per week
- Compensation is $15.50/Hour
- We are functioning under the expectation that this program will be held onsite