Intern

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics. These talented men and women drive our business, and we are committed to their success.

Intern:

General Purpose of Job:

This role is an internship  opportunity with a primary focus on learning and developing freight knowledge and experience through practical application.  The Truckload Carrier Sales department is the operational support for our nationwide sales team. Candidate will be responsible for booking and tracking shipments of freight. The role requires the ability to multi-task, problem solve and prioritize daily workload.

Candidate must be able to overcome issues and resolve problems. Candidates must be comfortable on the phone and have great communication skills. Strong negotiating skills and the ability to develop relationships with carriers are a must. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks, develop your logistics skills and collaborate with very talented people across our organization.

Training:

Candidate will job shadow for several weeks along with hands-on training with observation until candidate is confident to work individually. This role is an internship opportunity, and the candidate may be subjected to training in other support facing departments.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Utilize TMS system as well as web-based load boards to book and track shipments of freight
• Ability to multi-task and get accurate updates to sales force
• Negotiate rates with carriers
• Make minimum of 100 calls a day to book available loads
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Long periods working from computer workstation.
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize daily workload.
• Comfortable with communications that are primarily on the telephone.
• Occasional bending, twisting, and stretching.
• Able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours

Education & Qualifications: 

• 0-2 year’s sales or similar experience preferred
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solver with ability to identify issues and provide solutions
• Determined to be part of a winning team
• Strategic relationship builder with focus on customer pipeline and key decision makers

Priority1 it proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)