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Fifth Wheel Freight · 3 days ago

Sales Internship - 2026

Grand Rapids, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $15/hr

Start in 2026

Fifth Wheel Freight is a third-party logistics and transportation company headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. As a Sales Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in sales prospecting, qualifying leads, and setting up meetings for the sales team, while collaborating with various departments to align on sales strategies.

DeliveryHuman ResourcesLogisticsShippingTransportation

Responsibilities

Research and identify potential leads through various lead-generation platforms

Qualify leads by assessing needs and determining their fit with FWF services

Outreach to prospective clients via cold calls, emails, and social media

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

Work closely with sales, marketing, and training teams to align on sales strategies and messaging

Attend training sessions on sales techniques, industry knowledge and market insights

Shadow experienced sales professionals to learn best practices

Qualification

Sales PresentingLead QualifyingOpportunity GenerationProspectingCold CallingCRM SoftwareResilienceCompetitiveHumbleCommunication SkillsProblem-solvingSelf-starter