What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Sales Operation position at XPO?
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)
- 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/Affirmative Action 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.
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