Sales Representative Internship – Pittsburgh and Cranberry

Program Overview Our Sales and Logistics internship will allow you to learn all aspects of a third-party logistics (3PL) sales career by assisting the freight brokerage team. PLS interns are treated as employees and are always held to a high standard to represent PLS in a positive light. The program is based on our full-time Account Executive Trainee role. Job Functions • Research & learn industry trends • Generate leads and develop clients through cold calling industry leads• Negotiate client and carrier freight rates • Lead, facilitate, and resolve client service issues• Liaise between shipper, consignee, and carrier • Participate in projects and presentations• Conduct other duties as required by business needs or as assigned Who We Are Over our 30+ year history, PLS Logistics Services has become one of the country’s top 25 third-party logistics (3PL) services providers. We are headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA, with offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, St. Louis, Philadelphia & Pittsburgh.FAQs Who is eligible for the internship? Rising Juniors and Seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. How long is the internship? The internship lasts 10 weeks at 20-40 hours per week. Is this a paid internship? Our interns are valued members of our teams. We offer a $15/hour wage AND a 3% commission on all sales. What is your training program? Training starts with a Sales Boot Camp during your first week at the office where you’ll learn the ins and outs of the industry and your role. What can I expect after training? On week 2, you will partner with a Sr. Account Executive who will help you manage your clients and execute service requests. How will PLS Logistics help my career? You will gain real-world experience with outbound sales and how to build a book of business. You will also participate in a career support session with our corporate recruiters to discuss resume building and interview skills