Carrier Sales Intern - Chicago
About The Position
The Echo Trailblazers internship program is designed to provide interns with the confidence, community, and communication skills necessary to succeed in the dynamic world of transportation. As a member of the Echo Global Logistics team, interns will work on real-world projects, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to the goal of simplifying transportation for clients and carriers. This internship offers motivated, self-starting individuals an opportunity to learn, earn, and advance in a growing industry. The Carrier Sales Intern will partner with a Client Representative in the sourcing side of brokerage, establishing relationships to provide cost-effective logistics solutions. Interns will develop strong negotiation and interpersonal skills and will be continuously challenged as they advance their sales skillset throughout the year.
Requirements
- Must be able to start May 24, 2027 and complete the entire 10 week program.
- Currently enrolled at a university as a rising senior, with at least one semester remaining after completion of internship.
- Able to work in our Chicago office 3 days and hybrid 2 days a week.
- No major or GPA requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for Logistics: A keen interest and willingness to learn and try new things.
- Possess a can-do attitude and believes anything is possible with the right focus.
- Be organized, professional, and coachable with strong problem solving, communication, time management, and project management skills.
- Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and support the team in various ways.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with your mentor on all duties and projects throughout the summer.
- Assist in growing a book of business through identifying, sourcing, and developing relationships with prospective clients.
- Work with your mentor in managing a high volume of outbound phone calls to sell Echo’s transportation solutions, negotiate rates, and service your existing client network.
- Effectively utilize Salesforce and Echo’s proprietary software to handle daily operational tasks such as client prospecting, invoicing, and tracking shipments.
- Build relationships with internal departments to ensure Echo is growing with and ahead of industry standards.
- Opportunity to work on onboarding new and existing carrier accounts onto EchoDrive®, Echo’s web portal and mobile app for carriers.
Benefits
- 10-week paid internship
- Learning resources outside your day-to-day roles
- Exposure to real-business experiences
- Potential for full-time employment
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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