What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pricing Internship - Summer 2025 position at Fifth Wheel Freight?
About FWF
FWF is a third-party logistics and transportation company headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. Together, we have paved the way in the transportation industry since our founding in 2012. Our award-winning culture is devoted to empowering people and collectively fostering an environment of excellence as we strive to uplift our teammates, partners, and customers to create a lasting impact. As a 3PL, we specialize in full truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), drayage, rail, and international ground and air freight.
Please note that this role is a 100% on-site role located in our corporate office in Kentwood, MI. Tentative start date is May 5, 2025, but can be adjusted as-needed.
The Pricing Intern will support our pricing strategy by analyzing market trends, evaluating competitive pricing models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This internship offers hands-on experience in data analysis and financial modeling, designed to build analytical and strategic decision-making skills. The Pricing Intern will report directly to the Pricing Manager.
Responsibilities
FWF is a third-party logistics and transportation company headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. Together, we have paved the way in the transportation industry since our founding in 2012. Our award-winning culture is devoted to empowering people and collectively fostering an environment of excellence as we strive to uplift our teammates, partners, and customers to create a lasting impact. As a 3PL, we specialize in full truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), drayage, rail, and international ground and air freight.
Please note that this role is a 100% on-site role located in our corporate office in Kentwood, MI. Tentative start date is May 5, 2025, but can be adjusted as-needed.
The Pricing Intern will support our pricing strategy by analyzing market trends, evaluating competitive pricing models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This internship offers hands-on experience in data analysis and financial modeling, designed to build analytical and strategic decision-making skills. The Pricing Intern will report directly to the Pricing Manager.
Responsibilities
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Collect, clean, and analyze pricing and market data
- Collect, clean, and organize sales pipeline data to track pricing performance and trends
- Market Research
- Conduct competitive analysis and benchmark pricing strategies
- Monitor industry trends and provide insights to the pricing team
- Financial Modeling
- Assist in maintaining pricing models
- Support scenario analysis to forecast impacts of pricing changes
- Collaboration
- Work closely with data, operations and sales teams
- Present findings and recommendations to senior analysts and managers
- Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities for pricing strategy and process optimization
- Assist in streamlining data collection and analysis processes
- $15 per hour
- Daily, hands-on work experience and coaching from pricing professionals
- Access to all FWF activities, events, and office amenities
- Earned, paid sick time
- Comprehensive exposure to all areas of the business
- Ongoing support from team members and management
- Seeking someone able to work 30-40 hours per week
- Schedule negotiable, but must be between 8-5 Mon-Fri
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field
- Student of at least Sophomore standing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical skills with a foundation in data analysis and statistics
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 100% on-site in our office in Kentwood, MI
- Experience with programming languages (i.e. Python) for data analysis
- Knowledge of pricing strategies and revenue management concepts
- Prior internship or project experience in a related field
- Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
- Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest
- A Transport Topics Top Freight Brokerage Firm
- Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation
- Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces
- Michigan Celebrates Small Business 50 Companies to Watch
- West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
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