Logistics Consultant Sales Intern at Axle Logistics – Knoxville, Tennessee

About Axle Logistics

Meet Axle Logistics: an award-winning logistics company that doesn’t fit the mold.

We pride ourselves on changing the industry standard and setting a new tone in the logistics field. Ask our current employees what it’s like to work here, and you’ll hear words not often used to describe a logistics shop: energetic, contagious, addicting, inspiring, meaningful, rewarding, and fun.

At Axle Logistics, we strongly embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and have a passion for providing real opportunities to ambitious professionals who share our energy and competitive nature. Whether you’re a recent college graduate or a seasoned business professional looking for a career change, we can provide you with a path for success through our comprehensive training program, professional development process, and unlimited access to a dynamic leadership team with years of experience in the industry.

We love to see each other win. Positive attitudes produce positive results, and that spirit is the foundation of everything that we do.

About the role

Axle Logistics is seeking a highly motivated candidate that thrives in an environment where hard work truly pays off. Based in the brand-new Knoxville, TN headquarters, this highly competitive Summer Internship Program grants exposure to the fast-paced world of Logistics. Responsible for collaborating with its internal Axle team, this internship provides the skills and techniques to be a successful salesperson, account manager, and operations manager in an ever-changing and dynamic industry. In this rotational program, you take on the full scope of our Logistics Consultant role which involves sales, account management, and operations.

What you'll do

• Lead generation
• Qualifying leads
• Account Management
• Operations Management
• Identifying key decision-makers
• Utilizing our TMS System (McLeod Software)
• Load Building and Planning
• Building out an organizational chart of key participants
• Utilizing internal CRM to capture all corresponding information
• Making contact with an identified decision-maker
• Selling Axle Logistics and its portfolio of services
• Negotiation of contracts and rates
• Implementation of services

Qualifications

• Highly motivated candidates looking to expand industry knowledge
• Strong email, phone, and face-to-face communication skills
• Fast learner capable of working independently as well as a team
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in a future career in third party logistics