Logistics Intern

Melton-Logistics,-LLC; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Melton Logistics offers an internship providing hands-on exposure to Business Development, Operations, Carrier Development and Administration. Work daily with management and learn the building blocks of a successful logistics career.

You will gain professional experience and develop skills in communication, data handling, and carrier coordination while contributing to real projects in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Currently a junior or senior in college with strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team.
• Eagerness to learn new programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to account managers.
• Search for and qualify new leads.
• Recruit, develop and qualify partner carriers.
• Maintain and update database of carriers and accounts.
• Communicate requirements with carriers.
• Match carriers to loads using carrier networks.
• Assist in and perform sales calls.
• Negotiate pricing with carriers.
• Coordinate load dispatch and monitor progress.
• Set up new accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Logistics OPS System

Windows XP

Job description

As an intern at Melton Logistics, you’ll gain first-hand knowledge of the inner-workings of the transportation and logistics industries while spending time in each of the four areas of our organization: Business Development, Operations, Carrier Development and Administration. You will have the opportunity to work directly with management on a daily basis while learning the building blocks of a lucrative career. You will gain professional experience and be a part of a incredible team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to account managers
• Search for and qualify new leads
• Recruit, develop and qualify partner carriers
• Maintain and update database of carriers and accounts
• Communicate requirements with carriers
• Match carriers to loads using carrier networks
• Assist in and perform sales calls
• Negotiate pricing with carriers
• Coordinate load dispatch and monitor progress
• Set up new accounts
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Junior or senior level college status with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work in a team oriented environment, make good decisions, and problem solve. Must possess the ability and desire to learn new programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Two or more years of sales, customer service, or administrative experience

SPECIAL TRAINING: Ability to use Microsoft Office software applications, utilize a Logistics Operations System, CRM Tool & navigate the Windows XP Operating System

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