Summer 2027 Sales Internship

Integratedcooling; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly compensation

On-site gym

Golf simulator

Espresso machine

Team events

Job summary

Ally Logistics is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Intern to gain hands-on experience across the full sales cycle over a 12+ week period. You will receive mentorship from top sales reps and leadership, with comprehensive training across both Sales and Operations.

Summer 2027 start dates are available, and the role is on-site. You will develop skills in customer-facing sales, lead generation, presentations, and strategy development, while collaborating with the Operations team to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Sales, Marketing, or Business is preferred.
• Prior sales internship experience is 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.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting & Lead Generation: conduct cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach to set up meetings.
• Customer Relationship Building: source and nurture new customer relationships.
• TMS Management: build and manage loads within the TMS.
• Sales Presentations: participate in sales presentations with your Sales Coach.
• Dashboard Creation & Sales Shadowing: assist in creating dashboards and shadow leadership.
• Operational Support: assist scheduling, tracking, and follow-up on active shipments.
• Collaboration with Operations: work with the Operations Team on load assignments and updates.
• Documentation & Reporting: maintain records and reports on account activities and shipments statuses.

Skills

Sales internship

Communication

Fast-paced environment

HUSTLE values

Education

Pursuing degree in Sales/Marketing/Business

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.
• A cover letter is highly recommended, even if it's brief. Tell us why you are a fit!
• 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.