Sales Internship - Fall 2026

Fifth Wheel Freight

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 17,047 - 24,280

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Join Fifth Wheel Freight as a Sales Intern located in Kentwood, MI, and gain hands-on experience in sales prospecting and opportunity generation. This role is tailored for aspiring sales professionals eager to develop core skills through collaborative efforts with the sales team.

As an intern, you will engage in lead research, qualification, and outreach via various platforms while working on setting appointments for our skilled sales team. Compensation is $15/hour plus performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Competitive and eager to win without taking shortcuts.
Humility and willingness to learn from feedback.
Self-starter who learns from mistakes and seeks solutions.
Resilient and able to handle rejection positively.

Responsibilities

Research and identify potential leads through various lead-generation platforms.
Qualify leads by assessing needs and fit with FWF services.
Outreach to prospective clients via cold calls, emails, and social media.
Maintain accurate and updated lead information in company CRM.
Set appointments with qualified prospects and collaborate with the sales team.

Skills

Prospecting

Cold Calling

Lead Qualifying

Opportunity Generation

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Tools

CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)

Job description

Please note that this role is a 100% on-site role located in our corporate office in Kentwood, MI.

As a Sales Intern at FWF, you will learn the fundamentals of sales prospecting, qualifying, and opportunity generation, as well as exposure to sales presenting and closing. This internship is designed to give you hands‑on experience in identifying potential clients, understanding their needs, and setting up qualified meetings for our full‑time sales team. It best suits aspiring sales professionals looking to develop core sales skills through collaborative, hands‑on experience. This role is compensated at an hourly base rate plus commission and bonuses.

Responsibilities

Research and identify potential leads through various lead‑generation platforms
Qualify leads by assessing needs and determining their fit with FWF services
Outreach to prospective clients via cold calls, emails, and social media
Maintain accurate and updated lead information in company CRM
Set appointments with qualified prospects and collaborate with our sales team on meeting preparation and presentation
Track and report on outreach activities and lead progress
Collaborate with tenured sales roles on pricing and negotiation strategies
Maintain a healthy pipeline of prospects and opportunities that drive customer onboarding
Work closely with sales, marketing, and training teams to align on sales strategies and messaging
Attend training sessions on sales techniques, industry knowledge and market insights
Shadow experienced sales professionals to learn best practices

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Competitive - You like to win without taking shortcuts
Humble - You are eager to learn and seek constructive feedback
Self‑starter - You’re not afraid to make mistakes, and you learn from them
Problem‑solver - You may not have all the answers, but you’re willing to find them
Resilient - You don’t take rejection as failure and can maintain posture through challenges
Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus but not required

Skills You Will Develop