Sales Intern (Summer 2027) - Memphis, TN

FedEx Sales Intern

As a FedEx Sales Intern, you will gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of sales while developing skills for a future sales career. This 10-week program includes rotations through Account Management, Business Development & Data Analytics, and Sales Development, providing exposure to customer relationships, business strategy, and sales processes. This internship is designed to develop high-potential students for future sales opportunities with FedEx. Interns will gain practical experience, build professional relationships, and develop the skills needed to pursue a career in sales.

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

• Participate in customer business reviews, presentations, and account management activities.
• Analyze customer data, identify trends, and develop business recommendations.
• Learn prospecting, customer outreach, pipeline generation, and CRM tools.
• Collaborate with sales teams and participate in networking and executive speaker sessions.
• Engage in mentorship, professional development, and sales learning opportunities.
• Complete a final presentation and participate in mock interviews and career preparation activities.

Eligibility Requirements

Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within six months of graduation) at an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Preferred fields of study include Sales, Marketing, Business, Communications, Advertising, Public Speaking, or related disciplines. Students from other academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications for Success

• Demonstrates resilience, competitiveness, self-motivation, and a willingness to learn.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrates leadership, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, accept feedback, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Shows a strong interest in pursuing a future career in sales.
• Leadership or competitive experience through athletics, student organizations, sales or marketing clubs, student government, Greek life, or other extracurricular activities.
• Previous experience in sales, customer service, marketing, business development, or other customer-facing roles.
• Juniors and seniors are especially encouraged to apply; freshmen and sophomores are also welcome.

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 the following information: email address, telephone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month & year) Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel locally as required for the position. 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. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an on-site or hybrid internship or co-op experience

Additional Details: This position will be hybrid in Memphis, TN and candidates must live within a 50-mile radius. Employees may be required to work at a FedEx office location up to several times per week.

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)