Job Snapshot
Location:
300 Executive Drive
West Orange, NJ 07052
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Base Pay:
$10.00 - $12.00 /Hour
Industry:
Transportation
Sales - Marketing
Job Type:
Transportation
Sales
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Description
Transportation Sales Internship - ICS
Company Overview
It takes more than great drivers to keep J.B. Hunt Transport at the leading edge of transportation logistics. Our success is the result of the innovation and intelligence of our people, who not only run the operation, but are crucial to its support. We hire leaders; we train and encourage them to lead; and the resulting success speaks for itself.
We know that to be the best, you have to hire the best. So, we hire exceptional talent, provide effective training and development opportunities and challenge our people to excel. If you are looking to be a leader in your field and if you want to be surrounded by the best in their chosen fields, then J.B. Hunt is the place for you.
Position Summary
As a Transportation Sales Intern, you’ll learn the process of establishing strong customer and carrier relationships as you work with your team to secure and ensure delivery of profitable freight and meet branch revenue goals. You will be given the opportunity to add value to daily business operations, while being thoroughly trained in a fast paced, 3rd party logistics environment. We are looking for enthusiastic and eager individuals who aspire for excellence, and want to learn our business from the ground up.
Responsibilities
- On the job training for learning to identify customer needs and provide solutions
- Maintain and build effective relationships with customers
- Maintain and build effective relationships with outside carriers
- Negotiate rates with outside carriers to maximize profitability
- Monitor service for all shipments
- Maintain contact with other J.B. Hunt divisions for daily outsourcing needs
- Other duties as required
EEO Statement
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, reference verification, and background check.
Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a 4 year college, preferably a Junior or Senior
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively
- Enthusiastic, dedicated to the challenge of helping other people
- Self-motivated and well-rounded
- Strong detail and organizational skills
