On‑Site Sales Intern: Prospecting, Meetings & Pipeline Growth

Fifth Wheel Freight; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Join Fifth Wheel Freight as a Sales Intern located in Kentwood, MI, and gain hands-on experience in sales prospecting and opportunity generation. This role is tailored for aspiring sales professionals eager to develop core skills through collaborative efforts with the sales team.

As an intern, you will engage in lead research, qualification, and outreach via various platforms while working on setting appointments for our skilled sales team. Compensation is $15/hour plus performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Competitive and eager to win without taking shortcuts.
• Humility and willingness to learn from feedback.
• Self-starter who learns from mistakes and seeks solutions.
• Resilient and able to handle rejection positively.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential leads through various lead-generation platforms.
• Qualify leads by assessing needs and fit with FWF services.
• Outreach to prospective clients via cold calls, emails, and social media.
• Maintain accurate and updated lead information in company CRM.
• Set appointments with qualified prospects and collaborate with the sales team.

Skills

Prospecting

Cold Calling

Lead Qualifying

Opportunity Generation

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Tools

CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)

Job description

Join Fifth Wheel Freight as a Sales Intern located in Kentwood, MI, and gain hands-on experience in sales prospecting and opportunity generation. This role is tailored for aspiring sales professionals eager to develop core skills through collaborative efforts with the sales team.

As an intern, you will engage in lead research, qualification, and outreach via various platforms while working on setting appointments for our skilled sales team. Compensation is $15/hour plus performance-based incentives.