Logistics Consultant Sales Intern

About the Role

Axle Logistics is seeking a highly motivated candidate that thrives in an environment where hard work truly pays off. Based in the brand-new Knoxville, TN headquarters, this highly competitive Summer Internship Program grants exposure to the fast-paced world of Logistics. Responsible for collaborating with its internal Axle team, this internship provides the skills and techniques to be a successful salesperson, account manager, and operations manager in an ever-changing and dynamic industry. In this rotational program, you take on the full scope of our Logistics Consultant role which involves sales, account management, and operations.

What You'll Do

• Lead generation
• Qualifying leads
• Account Management
• Operations Management
• Identifying key decision-makers
• Utilizing our TMS System (McLeod Software)
• Load Building and Planning
• Building out an organizational chart of key participants
• Utilizing internal CRM to capture all corresponding information
• Making contact with an identified decision-maker
• Selling Axle Logistics and its portfolio of services
• Negotiation of contracts and rates
• Implementation of services

Qualifications

• Highly motivated candidates looking to expand industry knowledge
• Strong email, phone, and face-to-face communication skills
• Fast learner capable of working independently as well as a team
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in a future career in third party logistics