What you’ll need to succeed as a Sales Operations Intern at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a similar field
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Preferred qualifications:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems
Solid organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Energetic work style with a strong drive to succeed
Self-motivated instincts with the ability to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment and consult with team members/management as needed
About the Sales Operations Intern job
What you’ll do on a typical day:
Gain understanding and experience with various functions of the transportation and logistics industry by seeking opportunities to learn new skills and information
Review and help improve sales processes and sales requests
Gain an understanding of different selling scenarios, the day-to-day responsibilities of our sellers and how sales operations play a role
Participate in projects in the areas of logistics, transportation, sales enablement and sales support
Identify opportunities to improve current processes
Develop hands-on experience with continuous improvement projects; utilize and enhance your problem-solving skills while contributing to special assignments
About XPO
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.