Sales Intern (OTR)

Our Summer Internship Program puts you in the heart of one of the most strategic companies in the world. You will partner with multiple team members, collaborate with different departments, focus on specific projects, which you will support and even lead. Your expertise will help solve problems that may not even exist today. Our guidance and education throughout this journey will help build your confidence, expand your professional experiences and help improve your leadership skills. Our Program runs for approximately 13 weeks from the end of May to mid-August. Internships are paid and available for those seeking remote, hybrid, and onsite opportunities.

WEX hires the brightest, most talented individuals into our program. Many of our interns end up securing full-time positions or receive extended internship opportunities within the company after completing their initial program. If you perform well and align with our values, you might have the chance to kickstart your career with us.

In this Role:

You will primarily work with existing WEX Fuel Card customers to increase their purchasing of Non-Fuel Related Products. These customers are usually Commercial Trucking Companies that are unaware of the Non-Fuel Benefits and Discounts associated with being a WEX Customer. You will be required to communicate with customers and warm leads via phone, email, and video meetings. Outbound/Inbound communications with existing customers and warm leads will be 80% of your duties. You will play a key role in our tire program’s authorization process by taking regular inbound phone calls and assisting commercial tire dealers with sales processes. 

What you will be doing:

• A collaborative and challenging working environment.
• The opportunity to engage with various stakeholders across the business including human resources, and senior leadership teams.
• To train and develop your skills in your area of work with some of the best experts in the Payments and Transportation industries.
• The opportunity to hone your sales skills in various mediums of communication. These are skills that will accelerate any sales career.

Must have for this role:

• Preferred Location: SLC, Utah OR Nashville, TN for a hybrid work schedule
• At a minimum, you should be a rising junior, senior, or masters-level student, in a degree/certificate-seeking accredited program.
• Strong time management skills, including planning and execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting information.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and a willingness to try new things.
• Ability to work effectively under limited supervision.  
• Excel and Tableau Skills are a plus.