Truckload Sales Internship: Build Carrier Partnerships

MoLo Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

ArcBest offers an internship in Truckload Sales to gain hands-on experience in carrier relations, sales techniques, and logistics operations. You will work with a mentor, prospect carriers, and collaborate across teams to support customer shipments and project deliverables.

The role emphasizes relationship-building with carriers and coordination within transportation management systems, with a focus on professional development and exposure to multiple sales functions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with junior standing.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships through customer service.
• Eager to learn, follow processes and apply sales techniques.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, goal-oriented, and self-driven to achieve objectives.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Carrier Sales mentor to execute operational tasks.
• Learn sales techniques and gain hands-on experience.
• Prospect new carriers through lead generation, research, and cold calling.
• Build strong relationships with dispatchers and drivers.
• Develop negotiation skills to secure carrier partnerships.
• Accurately communicate shipment details to carriers and enter data into the transportation management system.
• Track shipments to ensure timely pickup and delivery.
• Shadow employees in the Business Development and Truckload Account Development teams.
• Collaborate with your mentor, communicate across departments, and engage with leadership.
• Participate in internship events and complete a project.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-driven

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ArcBest offers an internship in Truckload Sales to gain hands-on experience in carrier relations, sales techniques, and logistics operations. You will work with a mentor, prospect carriers, and collaborate across teams to support customer shipments and project deliverables.

The role emphasizes relationship-building with carriers and coordination within transportation management systems, with a focus on professional development and exposure to multiple sales functions.