Sales Intern - Final Mile

Werner Management Inc; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Other optional supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises offers an 11‑week paid summer internship in transportation sales, business development, and analytics. You will partner with sales teams, research markets, and support GTM initiatives while rotating through key commercial functions.

The role provides exposure to Salesforce and Tableau, with projects across Final Mile and Intermodal. Interns gain hands‑on experience and mentorship, culminating in a final presentation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Interest in sales, networking, and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Partner with outside sales professionals to identify and pursue growth opportunities within Final Mile and Intermodal.
• Research new industries, customer segments, and markets for vertical diversification and growth.
• Support prospecting and lead‑generation efforts, including researching prospects, assisting with outreach, and tracking results.
• Evaluate GTM strategy and market position; develop recommendations to grow market share.
• Participate in rotational training across Sales Operations, Sales Support, Rating, Engineering, and Operations.
• Learn how Salesforce CRM supports sales activity, pipeline management, reporting, and decision‑making.
• Utilize Salesforce and Tableau to analyze sales data and identify actionable insights.
• Partner with Finance, Marketing, Account Management, Operations and others on strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance customer experience.
• Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and other initiatives in the summer.
• Present project findings and recommendations to leaders at the internship conclusion.
• Visiting intermodal yards and observing operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Sales interest

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (pursuing) in Business Administration

Job description

Join Werner Enterprises for an 11‑week paid summer internship designed to give you meaningful, hands‑on experience in transportation sales, business development, strategy, analytics, and operations. As an Intermodal Sales Intern, you will work directly with our commercial organization to support growth initiatives across Werner’s Final Mile and Intermodal businesses. You will gain exposure to both inside and outside sales, while contributing to projects involving market research, go‑to‑market strategy, vertical diversification, sales operations, and business development. This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive view of how a transportation company identifies opportunities, develops customers, supports sales, and delivers solutions in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Partner with outside sales professionals to identify and pursue growth opportunities within our Final Mile and Intermodal businesses.
• Research new industries, customer segments, and markets to identify opportunities for vertical diversification and future growth.
• Support prospecting and lead‑generation efforts, including researching prospective customers, assisting with outreach, and tracking results and learnings.
• Evaluate our current go‑to‑market (GTM) strategy and market position and develop recommendations to help grow market share.
• Participate in rotational training across key areas of the commercial organization, including Sales Operations, Sales Support, Rating, Engineering, and Operations.
• Learn how Salesforce CRM supports sales activity, pipeline management, reporting, and decision‑making.
• Utilize tools such as Salesforce and Tableau to analyze sales data and identify actionable insights.
• Partner with Finance, Marketing, Account Management, Operations, and other cross‑functional teams on strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the customer experience.
• Support ad hoc analysis, special projects, and other business initiatives throughout the summer.
• Present project findings and recommendations to leaders at the conclusion of the internship.
• Visiting an intermodal yard
• Observing container loading and handling processes
• Touring Final Mile operations and load‑out processes
• Spending time with operations leaders and drive teams
• Seeing how sales commitments translate into real‑world customer solutions

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or other related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Interest in sales, networking, and relationship building
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfort interacting with customers and business partners
• Interest in using data to support business decisions

Internship Experience & Development

• Lessons with Leaders sessions
• Dedicated mentor program
• Intern networking and social activities
• Community support events
• Cross‑functional networking
• Summer project proposal and final presentation

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability plans
• Other optional supplemental coverage

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE® technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on‑time service. Werner® provides Dedicated and One‑Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.