Job Description
Job Description
***This position is located at 2732 Transit Rd. in West Seneca***
Launch your logistics career!
If you are competitive, motivated, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, our Logistics Sales Internship may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Logistics is electrifying. It is fast-paced, competitive, and sometimes just chaotic. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting both shipper and carrier sales teams while learning the fundamentals of freight brokerage, customer prospecting, and carrier development. No prior logistics experience is required. We provide training, mentorship, and tools. You bring energy, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. This internship is designed to introduce you to the core functions of logistics sales while building professional skills that can launch a full-time career in transportation and supply chain. Join the team!
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support carrier and shipper relationship development
- Assist with researching prospective clients and carriers
- Participate in cold-calling and prospecting efforts
- Help negotiate rates under team supervision
- Track and manage shipments to ensure on-time delivery
- Assist in resolving shipment issues and communicating updates
- Collaborate with team members to deliver premier service
- Learn how to grow revenue, increase margins, and build pipelines
- Demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, logistics, or related field
- Strong communication skills and willingness to be on the phone
- Competitive, self-motivated, and eager to learn
- Ability to multi-task in a high-energy environment
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
- Determination to win and grow
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work onsite in an office setting.
- This position is administrative in nature and will require the ability to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, and lift up to 15 pounds.
Internship Details
- Paid internship (hourly rate based on experience)
- Mentorship from experienced sales professionals
- Exposure to both carrier and shipper sales
- Opportunity for full-time placement upon successful completion
About Sonwil
A third-party logistics company based in Western New York, who is a trusted logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment partner for growing brands across North America. Sonwil is passionate about its people, customers, and future and strives to deliver sustainable solutions for future generations.