About the role#
This 11-week paid summer internship provides hands-on experience in transportation sales, business development, strategy, and operations. You will work with the commercial organization to support growth initiatives within our Final Mile and Intermodal businesses. The program offers a comprehensive view of how we identify opportunities, develop customer relationships, and deliver solutions.
What you'll do#
- Partner with outside sales professionals to identify and pursue growth opportunities.
- Research new industries and market segments to support vertical diversification.
- Support lead-generation efforts by researching prospects and tracking outreach results.
- Evaluate our go-to-market strategy and develop recommendations to grow market share.
- Participate in rotational training across Sales Operations, Rating, Engineering, and Operations.
- Learn to use Salesforce and Tableau to analyze data and manage sales pipelines.
- Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, and Account Management on strategic initiatives.
- Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and the customer experience.
- Present your project findings and recommendations to company leaders at the end of the summer.
- Visit intermodal yards to observe container loading and handling processes.
- Tour Final Mile operations and spend time with operations leaders and drive teams to see how sales commitments translate into customer solutions.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Interest in sales, networking, and relationship building.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well in a cross-functional environment.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- Comfort interacting with customers and business partners.
- Interest in using data to support business decisions.
Location & details#
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
About Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises operates as a transportation and logistics company. Founded in 1956, the business maintains its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. It ranks among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States. The company provides services across North America, including Mexico and Canada, with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees.
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