Careers at Forward Air Corporation Forward Air has been a leader in the expedited ground transportation industry for 25 years. Our portfolio of services has evolved to meet each customer's unique shipping needs, including expedited linehaul (TL & LTL), pick-up and delivery, intermodal drayage (CST), pool distribution (FAS) and specialized temperature-controlled logistics services (TQI). Forward Air is a publicly traded (NASDQ: FWRD) and highly respected transportation and logistics company with revenues of approximately $1B annually. We are a growth-oriented company that has doubled in size over the past 5 years. As an industry leader- we are dedicated to finding the best people. We want individuals who share our core values and demonstrate a true passion for what we do. Forward Air offers excellent compensation and benefits packages to our employees, as well as tremendous growth opportunities for top performers. Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Marketing Support Coordinator Internship Department: Recruiting Location: Groveport , OH Company Overview: Forward Air Inc. is a publically traded (NASDQ: FWRD) and highly respected transportation and logistics Company with revenues of approximately $1B annually. We are a growth-oriented company that has doubled in size over the past 5 years. We have an aggressive growth strategy and need great talent to help us achieve our goals. As an industry leader - we are dedicated to finding and developing the best people. We want individuals who share our core values and demonstrate a true passion for what we do. Forward Air offers excellent compensation and benefits packages to our employees, as well as tremendous growth opportunities for top performers. . Position: Marketing Support Coordinator Internship Job Description: The Forward Air Marketing Department is seeking an intern for the fleet marketing department. Intern will get direct exposure and experience working with the Marketing team, fleet recruitment, and various divisions within the company with solid materials that fall in-line with Marketing Analytics, Advertisement and Promotion, and Marketing Research Core Responsibilities & Duties: * Aid in the design of marketing collateral/promo items: flyers/brochures, displays, newsletters, etc. * Collaborate with Sales to create one-time/ongoing campaigns to promote services * Design local, national, and corporate-level presentations (i.e. account reviews, service introduction, etc.) * Market research; company and competitor analysis based on trends and key performance indicators * Construct network maps, service schedules, gateways, station locations, service coverage illustrations * Coordinate special events, meetings and accompanying items within budget * Organize complete special request collateral, logoed items, out-of-the-blue projects and on-the-fly creations * Maintain supervision of inventory for employee clothing, gifts and promotional items * Utilize current marketing modes to promote brand recognition, services and such: e-market, social media * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * GPA of at least 2.7; GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred * Experience with relevant software applications * Statistical knowledge for analyzing data and problem-solving * Ability to establish quality relations with all levels of personnel * Must be able to work individually/collaboratively and handle self-driven projects efficiently * Excellent interpersonal skills, exuding professionalism and courteousness * Effective in project planning, time management, organization and prioritization * Must be able to lift tradeshow materials, cases and booths * Breakdown, sorting, and packaging of promo items to distribute to field * All applicants are subject to a criminal background investigation Skills: * Ideal candidate will possess a ?can do? attitude with a ?will do? work ethic * Must be innovative, confident and energetic * Detail oriented; practices good judgment in decision making * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing * Knowledge of professional social media platforms * Self-motivated; ability to operate under solid pressure and meet tight deadlines * Expert capabilities in programs including but not limited to: Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, HTML coding, and marketing automation PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Carrying: Occasional, up to 40 lbs., up to 40 feet * Pushing: Occasional, up to 200 lbs., up to 100 feet * Pulling: Occasional, up to 200 lbs., up to 100 feet * Lifting - Floor to Knee, Knee to Waist, Waist to Shoulder: Occasional, up to 40 lbs. * Stooping, Twisting, Balancing, Bending, Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Standing: Occasional * Sitting: Frequent © 2018