Our Sales Team is looking for an energetic and competitive Sales Intern who is looking to gain real life sales experience and learn about the entirety of the sales cycle. This internship is a 12 week program where interns will learn from our successful and experienced sales reps along with our sales leadership team. Interns will work on the customer facing side of the inside sales. With direction and supervision, this program will allow individuals to work their way into calling customers, attending real customer calls and sales presentations.
The Ally Logistics team is committed to hustling each day, because #HUSTLE means something more here. Our mission as a company is To Move Freight_, Better._ This mission bleeds into everything we do, as we are continually on a quest for better - better service, better communication, better culture, better technology, better growth. Click here to learn more about what it's like to work at Ally Logistics.
KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:
- HUMBLE: Confidence is key, but so is humility. Our #HUSTLE values say it all.
- HUNGRY: A healthy sense of competition is a necessity here. We're seeking individuals who are striving for both professional and financial success, and who are seeking any and all opportunities for growth.
- SMART: We're looking for individuals who are resourceful and organized problem-solvers, diving head first into problems rather than straying away from them.
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prospecting, setting meetings, and creating email cadences with prospective customers through cold calling, email and LinkedIn
- Searching and sourcing new customers
- Building and closing loads in the TMS
- Attending virtual and in person customer sales presentations with your Sales Coach
- Assisting in the creation of sales dashboards
- Shadowing sales leadership on their day to day responsibilities
ADDITIONAL PERKS:
- Comprehensive training program to set you up for success
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- In-office gym complete with strength equipment, cardio machines, and pelotons
- Fully-stocked beverage cooler and espresso machine
- Various team activities and events throughout the year
QUALIFICATIONS:
A successful candidate must possess the following traits/skills-
- Hold a Junior or Senior standing in College
- Previous sales internship experience(preferred)
- Drive to learn
- Sales/Marketing or other Business relevant degree in progress (preferred)
- Alignment with Ally's #HUSTLE values
- A go-getter and self-starter
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A highly confident, yet humble, personality
- Must thrive in a fast-paced and high-energy environment
- Ability to bounce back quickly from repeated rejection over the phone and email
- Must be a problem-solver, seeking to find solutions before problems even arise
ADDITIONAL INFO:
A cover letter is highly recommended, even if it's brief. Tell us why you are a fit.
Signing a non-compete agreement is NOT a pre-requisite for employment. However, we do require a non-solicit and confidentiality agreement.
ACCOLADES & INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS:
- One of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies four years running
- One of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Employers
- Member of Women in Transportation