Fifth Wheel Freight

Fifth Wheel Freight

Sales Internship - Fall 2026

Kentwood, Michigan, United States · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
SalesforceCRMSalesCold OutreachPipeline ManagementNegotiationSupply ChainLogisticsOnboardingResearchCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Please note that this role is a 100% on-site role located in our corporate office in Kentwood, MI.

Responsibilities

  • Research and identify potential leads through various lead-generation platforms
  • Qualify leads by assessing needs and determining their fit with FWF services
  • Maintain accurate and updated lead information in company CRM
  • Set appointments with qualified prospects and collaborate with our sales team on meeting preparation and presentation
  • Track and report on outreach activities and lead progress
  • Collaborate with tenured sales roles on pricing and negotiation strategies
  • Maintain a healthy pipeline of prospects and opportunities that drive customer onboarding

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
  • Humble - You are eager to learn and seek constructive feedback
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Competitive
  • You like to win without taking shortcuts
  • Humble
  • You are eager to learn and seek constructive feedback
  • Self-starter
  • You're not afraid to make mistakes, and you learn from them
  • Problem-solver
  • You may not have all the answers, but you're willing to find them
  • Resilient

Nice to have

  • As a 3PL, we specialize in full truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), drayage, rail, and international ground and air freight.
  • As a Sales Intern at FWF, you will learn the fundamentals of sales prospecting, qualifying, and opportunity generation, as well as exposure to sales presenting and closing.
  • This role is compensated at an hourly base rate plus commission and bonuses.
  • Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus but not required

Skills

  • Prospecting
  • Cold Calling
  • Lead Qualifying
  • Opportunity Generation
  • Sales Presenting
  • Pipeline Management

Compensation

  • Hourly pay increases to $17/hour if you stay at FWF for a second semester
  • Direct path to a full-time role post-internship, with 5% uncapped commission on your intern-acquired accounts in perpetuity, 6% uncapped commission on your new accounts, and a $60k base salary

Company info

  • A Transport Topics Top Freight Brokerage Firm
  • Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation
  • Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces
  • Michigan Celebrates Small Business 50 Companies to Watch
  • West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
  • At FWF, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected and valued.
  • Our values guide us in promoting

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity and fostering a culture that thrives on equality.
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