Leadership Development Program
Mainfreight Americas
About the Role
This is an entry-level opportunity designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals eager to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in the global logistics industry. You will begin your career in ocean freight operations, learning the business through practical, hands-on experience.
What You'll Learn
Throughout the program, you will develop knowledge in:
- Ocean import and export operations
- International freight forwarding
- Customer relationship management
- Shipment coordination and execution
- Freight pricing and quoting
- Supply chain solutions
- Carrier and vendor management
- Operational excellence and process improvement
- Business development fundamentals
- Leadership and team development
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate international ocean import and export shipments.
- Communicate with customers, carriers, trucking providers, terminals, and overseas partners.
- Provide shipment visibility and proactive customer updates.
- Support freight documentation, shipment processing, and compliance requirements.
- Identify and resolve operational challenges with urgency and professionalism.
- Build strong customer relationships through exceptional service.
- Learn the commercial and operational aspects of the ocean freight business.
- Analyze processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in any field.
- 0-2 years of professional experience.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship, part-time employment, leadership, athletics, volunteer work, or customer service experience.
- Interest in logistics, transportation, supply chain, international business, or operations.
- Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take ownership of challenges.
- Desire to build a long-term career and grow into leadership opportunities.
Growth & Development
As part of our Leadership Development Program, you will receive:
- Structured onboarding and operational training
- Direct mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- Leadership development and coaching
- Exposure to multiple aspects of the logistics business
- Opportunities to lead projects and process improvement initiatives
- Continuous feedback and career development support