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Ranked as a top 30 brokerage company and in the top 100 of all Logistics Companies in the US, MegaCorp Logistics is a fast-growing third-party logistics company. We are seeking highly creative and motivated individuals who are committed to finding successful answers to our clients' needs. Our team represents decades of experience in the 3PL industry and we are looking to add more talent to our team. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes unlimited earning potential, medical/dental/vision benefits, matching 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and many more perks in a fun high-energy environment. We have our employee's best interest at heart and know you are not simply a number. We want you to thrive in a positive work environment so we give you the tools for success.
Are you looking to jumpstart your career in logistics and business development?
Join us for a dynamic internship where you'll gain hands-on experience and valuable industry insights in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. This internship offers a comprehensive opportunity to learn, grow, and make valuable connections in the logistics industry. If you're ready to gain real-world experience in business development and operations, apply today!
Sales Internship Experience
As part of the internship, you will participate in a structured 6-week sales program designed to build practical knowledge of the MegaCorp sales cycle and confidence selling within logistics.
- Work through an assigned prospect account while learning each stage of the MegaCorp Sales Cycle, from lead generation and pre-call planning through discovery, solution development, follow-up, and closing.
- Build prospecting skills using research, LinkedIn, calling, email, referrals, Salesforce, and other lead-generation techniques.
- Practice sales outreach through mock calls and emails, including creating strong openings, identifying decision-makers, qualifying opportunities, handling objections, and setting firm follow-ups.
- Learn how to uncover customer needs, ask effective discovery questions, and develop tailored logistics solutions that communicate MegaCorp's value.
- Gain exposure to MegaCorp sales tools, marketing materials, customer visibility resources, and operational processes while working alongside experienced broker teams.
- Create and deliver a final sales presentation that matches your assigned prospect's logistics needs with MegaCorp services, followed by exposure to a broker panel.
What You'll Do
- Foster Relationships: Help build and nurture relationships with potential clients and internal teams.
- Assist with Operations Management: Support the operations team in monitoring carrier performance and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Support Negotiations: Assist in negotiating rates and terms with guidance from senior team members.
What You'll Learn
- Organizational Skills: Learn how to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
- Time Management: Gain experience in prioritizing and balancing responsibilities.
- Business Acumen: Understand the logistics industry and how to drive business growth.
- Leadership Development: Develop leadership skills by shadowing and working alongside senior team members.
- Negotiation Techniques: Learn negotiation strategies and gain hands-on experience in closing deals.
Training & Development
- Team Environment: Work alongside a current broker team, gaining real-world experience.
- Sales Training: Participate in a 6-week sales internship experience focused on the sales cycle, prospecting, customer discovery, solution development, closing business, and broker insight.
- Operational Excellence: Receive feedback and reviews to enhance your performance and growth.
Mega Awesome Perks
- Fun Company Culture: Enjoy birthday celebrations, health and wellness initiatives (including gym membership), annual parties, and company outings.
What We're Looking For
- Required Qualifications: Currently enrolled in college.
- Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. Experience with Salesforce is a bonus.
- Professional Traits: Strong work ethic, accountability, professionalism, persistence, integrity, and a team-first mindset.
MegaCorp Logistics, LLC 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.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the HR Department at (910) 332-0820 ext. 1030.
Ranked as a top 30 brokerage company and in the top 100 of all Logistics Companies in the US, MegaCorp Logistics is a fast-growing third-party logistics company. We are seeking highly creative and motivated individuals who are committed to finding successful answers to our clients' needs. Our team represents decades of experience in the 3PL industry and we are looking to add more talent to our team. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes unlimited earning potential, medical/dental/vision benefits, matching 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and many more perks in a fun high-energy environment. We have our employee's best interest at heart and know you are not simply a number. We want you to thrive in a positive work environment so we give you the tools for success.
Are you looking to jumpstart your career in logistics and business development?
Join us for a dynamic internship where you'll gain hands-on experience and valuable industry insights in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. This internship offers a comprehensive opportunity to learn, grow, and make valuable connections in the logistics industry. If you're ready to gain real-world experience in business development and operations, apply today!
Sales Internship Experience
As part of the internship, you will participate in a structured 6-week sales program designed to build practical knowledge of the MegaCorp sales cycle and confidence selling within logistics.
- Work through an assigned prospect account while learning each stage of the MegaCorp Sales Cycle, from lead generation and pre-call planning through discovery, solution development, follow-up, and closing.
- Build prospecting skills using research, LinkedIn, calling, email, referrals, Salesforce, and other lead-generation techniques.
- Practice sales outreach through mock calls and emails, including creating strong openings, identifying decision-makers, qualifying opportunities, handling objections, and setting firm follow-ups.
- Learn how to uncover customer needs, ask effective discovery questions, and develop tailored logistics solutions that communicate MegaCorp's value.
- Gain exposure to MegaCorp sales tools, marketing materials, customer visibility resources, and operational processes while working alongside experienced broker teams.
- Create and deliver a final sales presentation that matches your assigned prospect's logistics needs with MegaCorp services, followed by exposure to a broker panel.
What You'll Do
- Foster Relationships: Help build and nurture relationships with potential clients and internal teams.
- Assist with Operations Management: Support the operations team in monitoring carrier performance and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Support Negotiations: Assist in negotiating rates and terms with guidance from senior team members.
What You'll Learn
- Organizational Skills: Learn how to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
- Time Management: Gain experience in prioritizing and balancing responsibilities.
- Business Acumen: Understand the logistics industry and how to drive business growth.
- Leadership Development: Develop leadership skills by shadowing and working alongside senior team members.
- Negotiation Techniques: Learn negotiation strategies and gain hands-on experience in closing deals.
Training & Development
- Team Environment: Work alongside a current broker team, gaining real-world experience.
- Sales Training: Participate in a 6-week sales internship experience focused on the sales cycle, prospecting, customer discovery, solution development, closing business, and broker insight.
- Operational Excellence: Receive feedback and reviews to enhance your performance and growth.
Mega Awesome Perks
- Fun Company Culture: Enjoy birthday celebrations, health and wellness initiatives (including gym membership), annual parties, and company outings.
What We're Looking For
- Required Qualifications: Currently enrolled in college.
- Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. Experience with Salesforce is a bonus.
- Professional Traits: Strong work ethic, accountability, professionalism, persistence, integrity, and a team-first mindset.
MegaCorp Logistics, LLC 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.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the HR Department at (910) 332-0820 ext. 1030.
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Tips for Your Sales Operations Internship Search
Apply earlier than the role posting suggests
Large employers recruit summer sales operations interns the preceding fall, and structured cohort programs can close before many students start searching. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to their start dates, so check listings throughout the year rather than waiting for a single season to open.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams expect limited work history from interns, so give them something concrete to assess. Document two or three projects that show your analytical thinking, pipeline analyses in Excel or a BI tool, CRM workflow builds, or territory mapping exercises. Include the tools used and link to the finished work wherever possible.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and gives you more options when structured program timelines don't align with yours.
Practice the actual sales operations intern screen before you apply
Sales operations intern interviews typically include an analytical or data exercise, a case conversation about a business problem, and questions on tools like Excel, SQL, or Salesforce. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final result.
Target structured rotational and university cohort programs first
Larger companies often run dedicated sales operations internship pipelines built to train people new to the field. These rotational and cohort programs recruit early, fill fast, and give you structured mentorship from working sales operations professionals. Identify the programs that fit your timeline and apply in the first wave, not after you have finished other applications.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 50% of the sales operations internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles you cannot take. On Migrate Mate, work-type filters are on the search page and take effect immediately.
Sales Operations Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sales operations internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio that gives recruiters something concrete to assess, documented analyses, CRM workflow builds, or pipeline reporting samples that show your thinking. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a sales operations internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real work, available headcount at the end of the summer, and return-offer timelines that vary by company. Treat each project and stakeholder relationship as an opportunity to demonstrate fit, but build your search as if the offer is not coming.
When should I apply for sales operations internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications at structured programs can open in September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single hiring season to begin.
Are sales operations internships paid?
Most professional sales operations internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the range where the employer discloses it. Unpaid arrangements are less common at larger companies and more frequent at very early-stage startups, so review each listing carefully before applying.
What should a sales operations internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. Name the tools you used, the problem you solved, and where the work can be seen, linked analyses, published dashboards, CRM build documentation, or pipeline reporting samples give recruiters something real to assess for sales operations candidates. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and put the most relevant projects first.
Are there remote sales operations internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the sales operations internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you find a role that fits. Filter by work type at the start of your search so you only see the listings you can actually take.
Can international students get sales operations internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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