About the role#
This is an 11-week paid summer internship based in Omaha, Nebraska. You will work with our commercial organization to support growth in our Final Mile and Intermodal businesses. The program offers a look at how a transportation company identifies opportunities, develops customers, and delivers solutions. You will gain exposure to sales, strategy, analytics, and operations through rotational training and hands-on projects.
What you'll do#
- Partner with outside sales professionals to identify and pursue growth opportunities.
- Research new industries and customer segments to help with diversification.
- Support prospecting and lead-generation efforts.
- Evaluate our current go-to-market strategy and market position.
- Participate in rotational training across Sales Operations, Sales Support, Rating, Engineering, and Operations.
- Use Salesforce to manage sales activity and pipeline data.
- Analyze sales data using Salesforce and Tableau to find actionable insights.
- Work with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.
- Identify ways to improve internal processes and the customer experience.
- Present your project findings and recommendations to leadership at the end of the summer.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Interest in sales, networking, and relationship building.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work well in a cross-functional team.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn new tools and processes.
- Comfort interacting with customers and business partners.
- Interest in using data to support business decisions.
Location & details#
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time paid internship
About Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises operates as a transportation and logistics company. Founded in 1956, the business maintains its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. It ranks among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States. The company provides services across North America, including Mexico and Canada, with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees.
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