About the role#
This 10-week summer internship focuses on building and managing a network of truckload and LTL providers across the United States and Canada. You will gain hands-on experience in the transportation industry by prospecting, cold calling, and qualifying new carrier accounts. This role is designed for individuals who want to develop their sales skills and build professional relationships in a business environment.
What you'll do#
- Solicit new carriers to join the Ryan Transportation network.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with both shippers and carriers.
- Manage your carrier network to ensure customer shipping needs are met.
- Coordinate logistics tasks, such as scheduling delivery appointments and arrival dates.
- Track and trace orders while completing necessary load-related paperwork.
- Work with the Account Management team to secure capacity.
- Learn key processes including negotiation techniques and sales relationship building.
- Focus on improving transit times, transportation costs, and overall customer service.
What you'll need#
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
- A major in business, sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, or supply chain management.
- A clear interest in pursuing a career in sales within the transportation or finance sectors.
- Strong verbal communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
- A self-motivated and hard-working approach to tasks.
- Multilingual skills are considered a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Franklin, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Shamrock Trading Corporation
Shamrock Trading Corporation operates as a parent company for a group of brands focused on transportation, finance, and technology. The company provides services such as third-party logistics, international business support, and financial solutions. Founded in 1986, it maintains its headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and manages 10 offices across the United States.
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