Marketing Management Trainee

Job Description

Marketing (B2B) Management Trainee 2027 | BNSF Railway

The Tone:
This is a full-time Marketing Management Trainee position at BNSF Railway, located in Fort Worth, TX, with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week. BNSF is one of the largest U.S. railroads, moving essential products and materials that support communities across America and the world. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the B2B freight transportation marketing landscape, developing a comprehensive skill set alongside industry experts. You will play a crucial role in supporting customer needs and contributing to strategic business growth within a dynamic environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Marketing Management Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Fort Worth, TX
• Pay: $72,000 yearly
• Team: Marketing department, transitioning into a specialized business unit (Industrial, Agricultural, or Consumer Products)
• Mission: Gain comprehensive skills in project management, market research, strategic planning, and customer relationship management to support the B2B freight transportation market.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Knowledge Acquisition: Gain in-depth knowledge of the Marketing department, the BNSF network, and its internal systems and applications.
• Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, functioning as an intermediary and educator regarding BNSF offerings.
• Service Resolution: Protect customer interests by identifying and resolving daily tactical service issues, and performing analysis for chronic problem identification.
• Process Improvement: Provide feedback in the development and design of service and system enhancements to improve business processes and strategic marketing information.
• Workflow Management: Coordinate workflows and manage time efficiently to correspond with the customer’s specific business needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management from an accredited university. Must maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
• Experience: Less than three (3) years of professional work experience, excluding internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Skills: Project management, market research, strategic planning, customer relationship management, analytical prowess, leadership, teamwork, clear communication, adaptability.
• Bonus: Prior intern experience or less than 3 years of work experience in Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a Supply Chain related field; held a leadership position in a campus, community, or extracurricular organization; pursuing a degree in Marketing (B2B) or Industrial Engineering.