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Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. Logistics Summer Internship in St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Logistics Summer Internship
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Location: St. Louis Park, MN
Department: Sales, Customer Service and Marketing
Posted: 04/30/2024
Location Name: ATS Logistics - St. Louis Park, MN
Wage: Depends on Experience
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Logistics Intern is responsible for enhancing and increasing the customer/shipper base of ATS Logistics Services through customer service, marketing, and sales. He or she will contact existing, inactive, or potential shippers to secure shipments for current and future carrier requirements; evaluate and maintain a shipper base in the data system on an ongoing basis; and maintain updated information on all available shipments. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who is currently pursuing a college degree in a related field and a good understanding of marketing, sales, and customer service principles. In addition, he or she must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and exceptional customer service, sales, and negotiation skills. Strong computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Negotiate rates with shippers, entering and recording all terms and conditions of shipment agreements
Attracts and retains qualified shippers
Qualifies new customers/shipments, matching ATS Logistics requirements with shipper’s needs and profile
Responds to customers’ requests for service and resolves customer issues
Communicates with the operations team
Performs other duties, tasks, or responsibilities as assigned
Contacts existing, inactive, or potential carriers
Dispatches qualified carrier to available freight, providing all pertinent information necessary for a high level of service, responding to questions, investigating and resolving problems as needed, and updating carrier trips in the data system
Acts as a liaison between carriers and shippers
QUALIFICATIONS
A good understanding of marketing, sales, and customer service principles
Self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial spirit
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the internet
Strong sales and negotiation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Hard-worker with a drive for results who can persevere in the face of resistance or setbacks
Strong work ethic and sense of integrity; trustworthy
Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight travel
BENEFITS
Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Schedule
Opportunity to learn the industry
EEO and Affirmative Action Statement
It is the policy of theATSto provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status.
TheATSdesignated person for issues concerning Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity isDirector of Human Resources at 320-255-7400.
ATSis committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of theATSto provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability to enable such individual to perform the essential functions of the position for which he/she is applying or in which he/she is employed.
The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions.
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