About this opportunity
EXPRESS Family of Companies lists this Logistics Management Trainee opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Express Family Logistics is looking for motivated recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to build a career in the fast-paced transportation and logistics industry.
No logistics experience required.
Instead of hiring you into one specific career path on day one, we'll teach you how the business works from the ground up. You'll gain hands-on exposure to the different sides of logistics, including operations, customer service, account management, brokerage, and sales.
As you develop, we'll work with you to identify where your strengths fit best and help you grow into a long-term role within Express.
What You'll Learn
You'll build a strong foundation in transportation and third-party logistics, including:
How freight moves from pickup to delivery
FTL, expedite, and other transportation services
Shipment tracking and customer communication
Freight quoting, pricing, and margins
Carrier and driver communication
Customer service and problem solving
Account management and relationship building
Sales, prospecting, and business development
Using logistics and sales technology
How operations, sales, and customer service work together
You'll also gain real-world experience working alongside our operations, account management, brokerage, and sales teams.
Where Can This Role Take You?
As you learn the business and demonstrate your strengths, you'll have the opportunity to develop toward career paths such as:
~Account Management
Build customer relationships, manage freight needs, and grow existing accounts.
~Logistics Sales
Prospect new customers, run meetings, close business, and build your own portfolio of accounts.
~Operations/Freight Brokerage
Manage shipments, solve problems, communicate with customers and carriers, and keep freight moving.
Who We're Looking For
You don't need years of logistics experience. We're looking for people with the potential to become great at it.
You may be a great fit if you're:
A recent college graduate or early in your career
Competitive and motivated to grow
Strong communication skills
Organized and able to multitask
A quick learner and problem solver
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Interested in business, sales, transportation, operations, or account management
Looking for a career path, not just your next job
Degrees in business, supply chain, logistics, communications, marketing, or related fields are helpful, but not required .
Compensation & Growth: $40,000–$50,000 starting base salary, with opportunities for increased earning potential, commission, and career advancement into sales, account management, operations, or other specialized roles upon successful completion of the training program.
Why Express Logistics?
Since 2003, Express Logistics has specialized in mission-critical transportation solutions across North America, including FTL, LTL, expedite, and AOG services.
We're continuing to grow, and we want to develop the next generation of our team along with us.
You'll get hands-on experience, exposure to multiple areas of the business, and the opportunity to build a career based on what you're actually good at, rather than being expected to know your career path on day one.
Learn logistics. Find your strength. Build your career with Express Family Logistics.
Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
Who can apply
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