Sales Intern (Summer 2027) - Portland, OR

FedEx Internship

As a FedEx Intern, you will be working on projects gaining you valuable, real-world experience in a professional environment as it relates to your field of study. Gain more than just sales experience, gain exposure to how a global industry leader builds customer relationships and solves real business challenges. During this paid 10-week internship, you'll work on meaningful projects that contribute to business and customer outcomes while developing valuable professional skills. You'll also have opportunities to network with professionals, gain exposure to senior leadership, and participate in professional development activities. It's an opportunity to build your resume, expand your professional network, and gain real-world experience with a globally recognized company.

Essential Functions

• Present and deliver long-term solutions that will have significant impacts to the business and/or customer experience.
• Participates in various networking and/or community service events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Details

• Support day-to-day sales activities, including customer research, identifying potential business opportunities, and preparing sales materials.
• Collaborate with sales representatives, account managers, and cross-functional teams to understand sales strategies and business operations.
• Observe customer interactions and meetings to learn how FedEx builds relationships and develops transportation and logistics solutions to meet customer needs.
• Develop practical skills in prospecting, consultative selling, market analysis, and business presentations through hands-on learning and professional development opportunities.
• Gain exposure to field sales by shadowing sales professionals, learning about territory planning, and supporting projects that contribute to business growth.
• Participate in networking events, engage with senior leadership, and explore career development opportunities within FedEx.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled college students or upcoming graduates (graduating January 2027 or later) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Minimum Education

Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Minimum Experience

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently or as a part of a team.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.

Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.

Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with across business units and to all levels of management.

Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications: Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10-week program, June 7th-August 13th. Resumes should include: email address, telephone number, college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month & year). Junior and senior-level students and candidates nearing degree completion are preferred.

Pay Transparency:

Pay: Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates.

Additional Details: This position will be hybrid in Portland, OR and candidates must live within a 50-mile radius of territory. (Portland Metro)

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)