Sales Intern

IEL Integrity Express Logistics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Paid holidays

Paid training with industry experts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Integrity Express Logistics seeks self-motivated Sales Interns to learn account management and sales techniques in a fast-paced logistics environment. You will participate in training, shadow an Account Executive, and handle load building, scheduling, calls and emails to potential customers.

Applicants should have a strong work ethic, be enrolled in a degree program, and aspire to a sales career. This paid internship offers training with industry experts and potential full-time opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid work ethic and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication, positive attitude, and teamwork.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Participate in new hire training focusing on operations and customer service.
• Work with an experienced Account Executive on the sales floor.
• Handle load building, scheduling, phone management, and email correspondence.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and ensure timely dispatch.
• Make prospecting calls to potential customers.

Skills

Problem solving

Fast-paced

Communication skills

Keyboarding

Customer service

Genuine interest in sales

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Active enrollment in a degree-granting program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are targeting seniors / rising seniors that have an interest in sales for the Summer. At Integrity Express Logistics it is our overall mission to live up to our company name. We are a family-owned business with over 30 years of logistics experience. We earn our customer’s trust through innovative technology and operational efficiency to customize logistics solutions. We focus on customer relations and hiring the most reliable and driven employees. Together this formula has carried Integrity to where we are today.

We are seeking self-motivated Sales Interns that are excited to learn more about account management and sales techniques in a fast-paced, essential industry. The Sales Intern will report to the Sales Engagement Manager. To be successful as a Sales Intern you must have a solid work ethic and a knack for customer service.

What You’ll Do:

• Actively participate in IEL’s new hire training program, focusing on operations, and customer service skills.
• Work alongside an experienced Logistics Account Executive on the sales floor
• Perform various account management tasks such as load building, appointment scheduling, phone management, and email correspondence
• Negotiate rates with carriers
• Ensure timely pick-up and delivery of goods by making dispatch and check calls
• Apply what you’ve learned and begin making prospecting calls to potential customers

What You Bring:

• Problem solving skills and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
• A positive attitude and the ability to communicate effectively
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Proficiency in keyboarding and ability to maintain the technical knowledge necessary to perform the job effectively, specifically Microsoft Office products
• Genuine interest in a sales career
• Active enrollment in a degree-granting academic program

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Paid Internship
• Paid company holidays
• Paid training with industry experts in the classroom and on the sales floor
• A collaborative team environment where your wins are celebrated, and your challenges are shared
• Be a part of one of the fastest growing logistics companies in the country with career advancement and relocation opportunities
• Team outings, family friendly events, and sales competitions are just some of the ways we show our appreciation
• Full-time opportunities upon graduation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or call 1-888-374-5138 ext. 4.

US Based Employees - At IEL, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons, regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practice), family and medical care leave status, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familiar status, national origin, race, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and or any other category protected by law.

Founded in 2007, Integrity Express Logistics is a family-owned company with over 30 years of logistics experience. Our overall mission is to live up to our company name. We earn our customer’s trust through innovative technology and operational efficiency to customize logistics solutions.

We focus on customer relations and hiring the best, most-driven and highly motivated employees. Together this formula has carried IEL to where we are today.

Integrity At IEL, integrity means always doing the right thing—even when it’s hard or when no one is watching. It’s about honesty, respect, open communication, and putting people first. We act with maturity, work hard, and stay reliable. We measure our actions by asking, ‘What if a customer saw you?’ Integrity means accountability and improvement. We continuously work to get things right, and when we cannot or do not, we use those situations as opportunities for improvement toward our greater purpose.

Customer First Customer First means putting our customers at the heart of every decision. We embrace the challenge of solving their most critical problems, act with urgency, and deliver consistent, exceptional service. We treat our customers’ freight as a privilege to move, going above and beyond to create true partnerships built on impact and trust.

Pursuit of Excellence Pursuit of Excellence means striving for the highest standards in all we do, with a positive attitude and relentless work ethic, even on tough days. It’s about raising the bar daily through exceptional operations, disciplined execution, and proactive problem-solving. We believe in actions over words, clear communication, dependability, and leading by example—showing up with purpose, mastering our craft, and earning trust through what we deliver.

Growth Culture Growth Culture at IEL means embracing a mindset of continuous improvement—day by day, year over year. We stay disciplined, work hard without seeking credit, and stay focused on shared goals. Growth takes many forms: personal development, character, leadership, financial, or operational. Whatever the measure, we never settle—we stay curious, motivated, and relentless in the pursuit of progress for ourselves, our teams, and our company.