What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paid Sales Internship - May 2026 Grads! position at Longship?
Longship is a third-party logistics company specializing in over the road truckloads of fresh, frozen, and dry shipments. We excel in providing uncompromising customer service by guaranteeing our clients that their product will be transported in a safe and timely manner. We are currently hiring for a Sales Intern in our St. Petersburg, FL office location!
Our Sales Internship Program is a 12-week program intended to immerse you into the transportation & logistics industry, give you real business experience, and aid in developing skills that will prepare you for your future career – hopefully at Longship.
As a Sales Intern, you will participate in a combination of responsibilities including inside sales, account management, supply chain planning, and operational activities to meet the shipping needs of our customers.
The ideal Sales Intern is highly motivated, goal oriented, and a strong communicator who succeeds in a fast-paced environment. They should set and maintain high standards of customer service, reliability, and punctuality.
Responsibilities:
- Learn, perform, and refine the craft of selling in the logistics industry
- Aid in facilitating the movement of customer freight – entering loads from customer tenders, scheduling/rescheduling appointments, monitoring daily pick-ups/deliveries, etc.
- Discover how to negotiate and confirm rates
- Develop strong relationships with customers and carriers through research, cold calling, and lead generation
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate education pursuing a Bachelor’s degree; May 2026 Graduates ONLY!
- Strong work ethic and sales-driven
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Aptitude and appreciate for selling in a fast-paced environment
- Skilled at working collaboratively and accomplishing team goals
Schedule:
- Dates: 2/9/2026-5/1/2026
- A minimum of three, 4-6 hour shifts scheduled Monday - Friday
- Flexible scheduling: Longship is willing to work with successful candidates’ coursework schedule.
What we offer you:
- Paid Internship at $15/per hour
- The opportunity to transition into an Account Executive at Longship after completing the Sales Internship Program
- One-on-one mentorship
- Real world experience in the freight, transportation, and logistics industry
- Exploration of new ideas encompassed through an open-door policy
Longship is an at-will employer. Longship is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
For immediate consideration, visit www.longship.us/careers or submit a resume and cover letter to applicants@longship.us
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