at Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp in Palos Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Business Development Intern
11800 S 75th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463, USA
Req #2429
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
See yourself at Odyssey...
Join the team as our new Intermodal Business Development Intern!
Who We Are & Why We're Hiring
Odyssey Rail Intermodal, is an intermodal marketing company (IMC) providing rail intermodal services for steamship, private, and rail-controlled 20', 40', 45' and 53' container equipment moving in international and domestic cargo service.
Based in vibrant Palos Heights, IL, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We're actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!
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About the Job:
The position of Business Development Intern will have primary responsibility to assist the President, Intermodal and Vice President, Business Development with administrative tasks pertaining to gathering and organization of data for the Odyssey Rail Intermodal Sales team, maintenance of customer information in Salesforce and travel coordination for company executives.
In This Role, You Will:
Collaborate with VP, Business Development and Sales team members to gather customer information
Accurately input customer data such as names, addresses, and opportunity information into Salesforce
Edit current data in Salesforce to ensure accuracy
Run appropriate reports relevant to specific customer opportunities and share with Sales team
Coordinate travel bookings such as flights and hotel accommodations for Sales team and executive management
Qualifications
We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having "desired" qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
Required:
Bachelors or Associates Degree or currently enrolled in degree program.
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Goal oriented and performance driven
Creative thinking
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Location:
This is an in-office role based Palos Heights, IL.
Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Other details
Job Family
Sales & Marketing
Pay Type
Hourly
11800 S 75th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463, USA
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Odyssey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Odyssey complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
