19 Sep
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Jenik Freight
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Canada
19 Sep
Jenik Freight
Canada
About Jenik Freight
Jenik Freight is a growing international freight forwarding company helping businesses move cargo across global supply chains with speed, reliability, and compliance. As we scale, we're looking for a proactive, results-driven Sales & Marketing Intern to support our client acquisition efforts — from lead generation to deal closure.
This internship is perfect for someone who wants hands-on experience in B2B sales, active prospecting, cold calling, and digital marketing within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Role Overview
As a Sales & Marketing Intern (Winter Term), you'll take an active role in sourcing leads, initiating contact with potential clients, managing a pipeline of prospects, and supporting efforts to close new business. You’ll also contribute to our brand presence through digital marketing efforts that support sales enablement.
Start: Immediate
End date: On or before May 20 2027
Eligibility Criteria
- Enrolled full or part- time at an ELIGIBLE Canadian college or university and following a course of study that leads to a degree, diploma, or certificate.
- Studying any discipline, at any diploma or degree level
- Will be enrolled for at least the first 30 days of this internship
- Holds Canadian citizenship, Permanent Residency, or refugee status (International students are not eligible)
Key Responsibilities
Lead Generation & Research
- Identify and research potential B2B clients: importers, exporters, manufacturers, and distributors.
- Build and maintain a growing list of qualified prospects across targeted industries and geographies.
- Conduct outreach preparation including profiling, email scripts, and call lists.
Cold Calling & Outreach
- Conduct daily cold calls and emails to initiate contact with current leads.
- Present Jenik Freight’s services clearly and persuasively during first contact.
- Handle objections, gather prospect needs, and qualify leads based on freight requirements.
- Set up introductory meetings and demos for the Business Development team.
Pipeline Management
- Maintain an active sales pipeline of prospects at various stages (cold, warm, hot).
- Use a CRM or tracking sheet to log all activity, follow-ups, and next steps.
- Monitor lead status and ensure timely follow-ups to keep deals moving forward.
Sales Support & Closing
- Assist in preparing proposals, quotes, and follow-up materials for client meetings.
- Participate in client calls and virtual meetings as needed to support deal progression.
- Help coordinate between clients and operations to ensure a smooth handoff after the sale.
- Track closed deals and analyze conversion rates to improve the outreach strategy.
Digital Marketing Support
- Create social media content and outbound messages to support lead generation.
- Contribute to email marketing campaigns and track engagement performance.
- Conduct competitor research and suggest ideas for campaigns or positioning.
Requirements
Pursuing a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, International Trade, or related field.
- Excellent communication skills (spoken and written) and comfortable with cold calling.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with decision-makers over phone/email.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage a sales pipeline.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Zoho) is a plus.
- Eager to learn about global logistics, freight forwarding, and international business.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in cold calling or telesales (even part-time or campus-related).
- Knowledge of import/export industries, logistics, or supply chain.
- Ability to create basic sales content (Canva, PowerPoint, email templates).
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in real-world B2B sales, client outreach, and deal conversion.
- Direct involvement in building and managing a sales pipeline from scratch.
- Mentorship from experienced logistics professionals and sales leaders.
- Opportunity to grow into a Junior Sales Executive or full-time Business Development role.
- A solid foundation in international freight and supply chain services.
Job Type: Internship / Co-op
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
📌 Sales & Marketing Intern (Canada)
🏢 Jenik Freight
📍 Canada