Logistics Account Executive Intern

Echo Global Logistics•Chicago, IL

3d•$35,223 - $50,166•Hybrid

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! Echo Global Logistics is seeking a Logistics Intern to partner within our Managed Transportation teams and across departments. Logistics Interns will assist managing the shipping process for our Managed Transportation clients and ensure an efficient and timeliness process. What We're Looking for 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 What You'll Gain Hands-On Experience: Work on impactful opportunities related to our clients and company Career Development: Enhance your skills and build a strong work ethic Network Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and attend company events Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled solutions and supply chain management. We utilize technology to simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers by handling the critical tasks on their behalf so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that ship their products with carriers who transport those goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively. As a third-party logistics provider, we at Echo Global Logistics, we’re in the business of simplifying transportation management. We didn’t become a Fortune 1000 company by chance. We got here because of our team members, who are unwavering in their pursuit to solve complex problems, provide exceptional service, and make an impact every day. Come join Echo and accelerate your career! Your recruiter will keep you informed on what that will look like for the role you are being considered for. During the recruiting process, our recruiting team will continue connecting with qualified candidates in a virtual setting and will have the option of in-office interviews depending on location and the role. For those who are joining the Echo family, your onboarding experience will also be conducted virtually until further notice.

Requirements

Must be able to start June 1, 2026 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

Responsibilities

You will partner within teams and across departments and serve as a point of contact for managing the shipping process for our clients
Learn how to offer solutions based on shipping patterns and needs
Gain problem solving and communication skills to react quickly to issues that arise.
Assist in coordinating daily shipments through phone, email and Echo’s client-facing web portal
Gain competency with Echo’s technology and educate clients on the benefits of leveraging it
Partner with other departments across Echo to track shipments, resolve any discrepancies and file claims completely and correctly in a timely manner