Sales Intern (Summer 2027) - Columbus, OH

Federal Express Corporation; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Paid internship

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Columbus, OH invites you to a paid 10-week internship that offers real-world business exposure across sales and customer solutions. You'll work on meaningful projects, network with professionals, and gain development opportunities while contributing to business outcomes.

Essential duties include supporting day-to-day sales activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and learning prospecting, market analysis, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Present and deliver long-term solutions affecting business outcomes.
• Participate in networking and community events.
• Support day-to-day sales activities and prepare materials.
• Collaborate with sales, account managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Observe customer interactions to learn FedEx relationships and develop transportation solutions.
• Gain hands-on learning in prospecting, consultative selling, market analysis, and business presentations.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Currently enrolled college student or upcoming graduate with GPA 3.0+

Job description

As a FedEx Intern, you will be working on projects gaining you valuable, real-world experience in a professional environment as it relates to your field of study.

Gain more than just sales experience. Gain exposure to how a global industry leader builds customer relationships and solves real business challenges. During this paid 10-week internship, you'll work on meaningful projects that contribute to business and customer outcomes while developing valuable professional skills. You'll also have opportunities to network with professionals, gain exposure to senior leadership, and participate in professional development activities. It's an opportunity to build your resume, expand your professional network, and gain real-world experience with a globally recognized company.

Essential Functions

• Present and deliver long-term solutions that will have significant impacts to the business and/or customer experience.
• Participates in various networking and/or community service events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Details

• Support day-to-day sales activities, including customer research, identifying potential business opportunities, and preparing sales materials.
• Collaborate with sales representatives, account managers, and cross-functional teams to understand sales strategies and business operations.
• Observe customer interactions and meetings to learn how FedEx builds relationships and develops transportation and logistics solutions to meet customer needs.
• Develop practical skills in prospecting, consultative selling, market analysis, and business presentations through hands‑on learning and professional development opportunities.
• Gain exposure to field sales by shadowing sales professionals, learning about territory planning, and supporting projects that contribute to business growth.
• Participate in networking events, engage with senior leadership, and explore career development opportunities within FedEx.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled college student or upcoming graduate (graduating in January 2027 or later) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Minimum Education

Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Minimum Experience

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently or as a part of a team.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.

Time management, organizational and multi‑tasking skills necessary to work in a fast‑paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.

Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with across business units and to all levels of management.

Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10-week program, June 7th - August 13th. Resumes should include the following information: email address, telephone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month & year) Bachelor’s in Business, Marketing, Communications, Supply Chain, or related field. MS Office skills; CRM/data analysis experience; leadership. Junior and senior‑level students and candidates nearing degree completion are preferred.

Pay Transparency

Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an onsite or hybrid internship or co‑op experience.

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job‑related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non‑exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

Pay

This position will be hybrid in Columbus, OH and candidates must live within a 50-mile radius.

For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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