Sales Internship [Summer 2027]

Ally Logistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Golf simulator

Beverage cooler

Espresso machine

Team events

Job summary

Ally Logistics is offering a Sales Intern internship in Grand Rapids, MI, with a 12+ week Summer 2027 start. The role provides mentorship, hands-on experience across Sales and Operations, and exposure to customer calls, presentations, and strategy development.

This on-site internship emphasizes hustle values (#HUSTLE) and a fast-paced environment, featuring training, onboarding, and opportunities to contribute to real-world sales activities and shipments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Sales, Marketing, or Business.
• Prior sales internship experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aligned with Ally’s #HUSTLE values.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting & Lead Generation: Conduct cold calling, emails, and LinkedIn outreach to set meetings.
• Customer Relationship Building: Source and nurture new customer relationships.
• TMS Management: Build and manage loads in the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Sales Presentations: Participate in presentations with your Sales Coach.
• Dashboard Creation & Shadowing: Create dashboards and shadow sales leadership.
• Operational Support: Assist with scheduling, tracking, and follow-up on shipments.
• Collaboration with Operations: Work with Operations on load updates.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain records of account activities and shipments.

Skills

Lead generation

Cold outreach

Sales communication

Customer relationships

Time management

Education

Pursuing degree in Sales/Marketing/Business

Tools

LinkedIn

TMS

Job description

Our Sales Team is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Sales Intern eager to gain hands-on experience and learn the full sales cycle. This 12+ week internship provides mentorship from our top sales reps and leadership team and comprehensive training across both Sales and Operations departments. Interns will have the opportunity to enhance their skills in customer-facing sales, advancing to activities such as customer calls, sales presentations, and sales strategy development. We are actively recruiting candidates for Summer 2027 start dates.

The Ally Logistics team is committed to hustling each day, because #HUSTLE means something more here. Our mission as a company is To Move Freight, Better. This mission bleeds into everything we do, as we are continually on a quest for better - better service, better communication, better culture, better technology, better growth. Click here to learn more about what it’s like to work at Ally Logistics.

KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

• HUMBLE: Confident with humility; embodying our #HUSTLE values.
• HUNGRY: Driven to succeed, with a competitive spirit and a growth mindset.
• SMART: Resourceful, organized problem-solvers who tackle challenges head-on.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prospecting & Lead Generation: Conduct cold calling, send emails, and leverage LinkedIn to set up meetings.
• Customer Relationship Building: Source and nurture new customer relationships.
• TMS Management: Build and manage loads within the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Sales Presentations: Participate in sales presentations alongside your Sales Coach.
• Dashboard Creation & Sales Shadowing: Assist in creating sales dashboards and shadow sales leadership.
• Operational Support: Help with scheduling, tracking, and follow-up on active shipments to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaboration with Operations: Work with the Operations Team on load assignments and updates to ensure timely service delivery.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records and reports on account activities and shipment statuses.

COMPENSATION & PERKS:

• Compensation: This is an hourly-paid role, contingent upon experience.
• Training: Comprehensive onboarding and continuous professional development.
• Extras: On-site gym, golf simulator, fully stocked beverage cooler, espresso machine, and team events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A successful candidate must possess the following traits/skills:

• Junior or Senior standing, pursuing a degree in Sales, Marketing, or Business (preferred)
• Prior sales internship experience (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Alignment with Ally’s #HUSTLE values
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and high-energy environment

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• This is NOT a remote position.
• Signing a non-compete agreement is NOT a prerequisite for employment. However, we do require all employees to sign our standard non-solicit and confidentiality agreement.

ACCOLADES & INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS:

• One of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies four years running
• One of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Employers
• Member of Women in Transportation

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Ally Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.