Sales internship

Expeditors; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Expeditors offers a hands-on internship designed to teach you the processes, terminology, and skills needed for success in a fast-paced operation serving diverse customers. You’ll learn alongside Expeditors employees with various trainings and a personnel development program.

The program supports a flexible schedule, requiring at least 20 hours per week, and aims to transition you into a full-time role after graduation. You will participate in prospecting, research, and sales support activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable making outbound phone calls and engaging with new people.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Commitment to company policies and being proactive.
• Student pursuing college degree with graduation date within the next two years or sooner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound calls, email follow-ups, and other prospecting activities to identify and engage potential customers.
• Research target companies and contacts, qualify leads, and gather customer needs information.
• Schedule introductory meetings between prospects and Expeditors sales reps.
• Assist with customer visits, sales presentations, and business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to learn Expeditors' products and value proposition.
• Represent Expeditors professionally and deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Outbound Calls

Lead Research

Communication

Time Management

Proactive Learning

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pursuing college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Our Internship program offers a challenging hands‑on structured experience. You will be working side‑by‑side with Expeditors' employees learning the process, terminology, and skills required to be successful in a fast‑paced operation handling a varied customer base. The internship will also include various trainings and a personnel development program.

We offer flexibility to work with you around your current class schedule as much as possible. We do, however, prefer a commitment of no less than 20 hours per week.

Our goal is to prepare you to transition into a full time role after graduating!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound cold calls, email follow-ups, and other prospecting activities to identify and engage potential customers.
• Research target companies and contacts, qualify leads, and gather information on customer needs.
• Schedule introductory meetings between prospective customers and Expeditors sales representatives.
• Assist with customer visits, sales presentations, and business development initiatives as opportunities arise.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to learn Expeditors' products, services, and value proposition.
• Represent Expeditors professionally and deliver exceptional customer service in all interactions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable making outbound phone calls and engaging with new people
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience using Microsoft office including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Time management and task prioritization
• Commitment and understanding of company policies and controls
• Strong work ethic with a high focus on being proactive
• Working towards a college degree with targeted graduation date in the next two years or less

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.