Warehouse Sales Intern (Fall 2026 -Internship Opportunity)

FMi Logistics Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FMi Logistics Inc. in Calgary invites applicants for a Warehouse Sales Intern position.

The internship supports the Sales team with lead generation, market research, CRM management, customer outreach, sales administration, and coordination with Operations. We offer hands-on experience in transportation, warehousing, and supply chain, helping you develop sales and business development skills, professional communication, and the ability to research and target prospective clients.

Qualifications

• Fourth-year student in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including a professional and confident phone manner.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable learning new software.
• Ability to research, analyze information, and use Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with CRM software is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sales Prospecting
• Research prospective customers across target industries and identify key decision-makers using company websites, LinkedIn, and other business resources.
• Build prospect lists based on company size, industry, geography, and opportunity.
• Assist with outbound prospecting campaigns through cold calling, email, and LinkedIn outreach.
• Lead Generation
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads according to FMI criteria, including basic customer needs, timelines, storage or distribution requirements, and service fit.
• Gather relevant company information, including number of locations, warehouse footprint, distribution network, product categories, volumes when available, and existing logistics providers.
• CRM Management
• Maintain accurate customer and prospect records.
• Update contacts, notes, activities, and opportunities.
• Assist with data cleanup and segmentation.
• Track prospect engagement.
• Market Research
• Research companies expanding into Western Canada with potential needs for warehousing, transportation, distribution, cross-docking, reverse logistics, kitting, co-packing, or project logistics.
• Monitor industry trends and identify growing market segments.
• Marketing Support
• Support marketing initiatives by researching content ideas and customer success stories.
• Sales Administration
• Prepare prospect lists, opportunity tracking spreadsheets, meeting agendas, and presentation materials for sales campaigns and customer meetings.
• Schedule customer meetings when required.
• Customer Relationship Support
• Participate in customer meetings when appropriate, take notes, and support follow-up communication and action items.
• Operations Coordination
• Support internal coordination with Operations to confirm service fit, warehouse capacity considerations, and follow-up requirements for potential customer opportunities.
• Reporting
• Track weekly prospecting activity, lead generation metrics, and pipeline updates with accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Research skills

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Education

Fourth-year student in Logistics/Supply Chain/Business

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About Us FMi is a leading freight forwarding and logistics company, providing efficient and reliable solutions to businesses worldwide since 1996, with its headquarters in Calgary, Western Canada and a presence in Eastern Canada.

About Us FMi is a leading freight forwarding and logistics company, providing efficient and reliable solutions to businesses worldwide since 1996, with its headquarters in Calgary, Western Canada and a presence in Eastern Canada. FMi Logistics delivers dependable and damage-free transportation solutions and commercial warehousing solutions, saving your business valuable time and money. With experience in global supply chain operations, we excel in fostering strong business relationships and ensuring smooth product flow across diverse marketplaces. Our services offer personalized attention, constant communication, and competitive pricing. Trust our experienced team for warehousing, shipping, and logistics solutions, and elevate your business with reliable, cost-effective services. https://fmicanada.com/home/ https://fmicanada.com/about-us/

Warehouse Sales Intern - (An Internship Opportunity)

Position Summary

The Sales Intern will support the Sales team by assisting with lead generation, market research, CRM management, customer outreach, sales administration, and coordination with internal Operations teams. This position provides hands-on experience within the transportation, warehousing, and supply chain industry while developing professional sales, communication, customer discovery, and business development skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Prospecting
• Research prospective customers across target industries and identify key decision-makers using company websites, LinkedIn, and other business resources.
• Build prospect lists based on company size, industry, geography, and opportunity.
• Assist with outbound prospecting campaigns through cold calling, email, and LinkedIn outreach.
• Lead Generation
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads according to FMI criteria, including basic customer needs, timelines, storage or distribution requirements, and service fit.
• Gather relevant company information, including number of locations, warehouse footprint, distribution network, product categories, volumes when available, and existing logistics providers.
• CRM Management
• Maintain accurate customer and prospect records.
• Update contacts, notes, activities, and opportunities.
• Assist with data cleanup and segmentation.
• Track prospect engagement.
• Market Research
• Research companies expanding into Western Canada with potential needs for warehousing, transportation, distribution, cross-docking, reverse logistics, kitting, co-packing, or project logistics.
• Monitor industry trends and identify growing market segments.
• Marketing Support
• Support marketing initiatives by researching content ideas and customer success stories.
• Sales Administration
• Prepare prospect lists, opportunity tracking spreadsheets, meeting agendas, and presentation materials for sales campaigns and customer meetings.
• Schedule customer meetings when required.
• Customer Relationship Support
• Participate in customer meetings when appropriate, take notes, and support follow-up communication and action items.
• Operations Coordination
• Support internal coordination with Operations to confirm service fit, warehouse capacity considerations, and follow-up requirements for potential customer opportunities.
• Reporting
• Track weekly prospecting activity, lead generation metrics, and pipeline updates with accuracy and consistency.

Education, Skills & Qualifications

• Fourth-year student in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Interest in warehousing, logistics, transportation, or supply chain sales, with a willingness to learn FMI's services and customer solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including a professional and confident phone manner.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable learning new software.
• Ability to research, analyze information, and use Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with CRM software is considered an asset.

Preferred Attributes

• Curious, proactive, and comfortable asking questions.
• Positive, team-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, discreet, and able to handle customer and business information confidentially.
• Strong work ethic and interest in building a career in sales or supply chain.

Conditions

• An internship opportunity for (16 weeks - Fall 2026), for students in Logistics/Supply Chain Management/ Business/ or
• related field (preferably fourth year students/ about to graduate).
• A Work Integrated Learning agreement, signed by the student and their academic institution, confirming that the placement furthers their studies, is a must to submit.
• Proof of enrolment for the term that they are applying for is required.
• A learning plan, written by the student and signed by them and the employer, is required.
• Able to start in the first week of September 2026.