Sales Development Intern

Tmc Transportation, Inc; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

1:1 mentorship

Hands-on experience

Job summary

TMC Transportation, Inc. is offering a Sales Development Internship Program in Ames, IA.

This 12-week, paid internship provides real life sales experience, hands-on exposure to transportation and logistics, and 1:1 mentorship to help you grow in a future sales career. You will research new leads, engage prospects by phone and email, collaborate with internal teams to tailor brokerage solutions, and use Salesforce to build prospect lists and track results.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• On-site position in Ames, IA; no remote work available.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Operations, Management, Supply Chain or related field; graduation 2026–2028.

Responsibilities

• Researching new leads and uncovering opportunities with prospective customers.
• Outreach via phone and email to qualified prospects.
• Collaborating with internal teams to craft brokerage solutions.
• Meet and exceed sales goals under mentorship.
• Build prospect lists using Salesforce and share results with sales leadership.
• Learn platform, industry trends, and competitive landscape.

Skills

Sales

Leadership

Customer service

Education

Business

Operations

Supply chain

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description:

TMC is the leading provider for open deck carriers in the United States. We pride ourselves in our core values of Integrity, Quality, and Dedication to Excellence.

As a participant in our Sales Development Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team that lives these values in their daily work practices.

TMC is the perfect place to jump start your career in sales and learn all about third-party logistics.

Duing this 12 week program, you will enjoy:

• Full-time; PAID real life experience


• 1:1 mentorship


• Hands-on experience in Sales, Transportation, and Logistics

Day-to-day you will be working on:

• Researching new leads, uncovering new opportunities, and working with prospective customers to utilize TMC’s world class logistics offerings.


• Leveraging outbound sales prospects thru outreach via phone and email communications.


• Collaborating with our internal teams to craft and propose best in class brokerage solutions.


• Meeting and exceeding sales goals guided by a strong mentorship program


• Using Salesforce and other sales tools, building prospect lists, and sharing results with the sales and leadership teams.


• Learn in-depth knowledge of TMC’S platform, industry trends, and competition.

Qualifications you NEED:

• Must be 18 years or older


• Reliable transportation as this is an ON-SITE position (no remote work currently available)


• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status

Credentials to help you STAND OUT:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Operations, Management, Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship, or in a related field.


• Prior work experience in Sales, Leadership, or Customer Service.


• Graduation year is December 2026 – May 2028

All TMC’s internships are educationally based where you will have the opportunity to see multiple aspects of the business and make a difference to the company. You will be doing real work each day and learn values associated with sustainable business built on good ethics and great customer service.

TMC puts focus on helping our students to succeedduring their internship, allowing them to give feedback and listening to what they are saying, enhancing their education with real work experience, and making our internships a fun experience.

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.