Client Sales Intern - Detroit
About The Position
The world of transportation has never been more dynamic. If you’re the type of person who craves opportunity and challenge in a supportive and collaborative setting, you belong here. The Echo Trailblazers internship gives you the confidence, community, and communication skills needed to forge a new path. As a member of the Echo Global Logistics team, you’ll work on real-world projects, learn from logistics legends, and work toward a common goal: simplifying transportation for our clients and carriers. You will be on the road to success as an Echo Trailblazer! Spend your summer learning all the ins and outs of a sales team! After your training, you will be partnered with a mentor within our Sales team. You will spend the summer learning both the logistics industry and the full process of becoming a rock star sales rep! We foster a passionate, driven sales force in the 3PL space, the fastest growing segment within transportation. Our reps stop at nothing to close business, offer solutions and solve problems for our clients’ diverse shipping needs.
Requirements
- Must be able to start May 24th, 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 Detroit office 4 days and hybrid 1 day 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
- Build, maintain and manage account relationships
- Profile and analyze accounts to overcome any objections and generate quality opportunities
- Present the value of Echo’s services to prospective and existing clients
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure world class customer service on every shipment
- Work in conjunction with teammates to prioritize and service customers in a timely fashion
- Monitor progress of shipments to ensure coverage, on-time performance and the resolution of any mid-transit issues
Benefits
- 10-week paid internship working alongside various teams at Echo
- Join a vibrant team with casual dress in a collaborative, can-do environment
- Enjoy a hybrid working model
- 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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