Account Management Intern - Summer 2027

Schneider; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking events with Schneider peers

Professional skills trainings led by a

Business resource groups meetings and

Volunteer activities

After-work social gatherings

Job summary

Schneider National in Chicago, IL is seeking an Account Management Intern to provide support to Schneider’s account managers. The Account Management Intern will gain an understanding of transportation, sales and customer service through training opportunities and hands‑on work assignments.

Responsibilities include building relationships with existing customers, coordinating loads and schedules, managing communications, supporting issue resolution, and identifying opportunities to drive customer

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a college or university.
• Working toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Able to work full-time over the summer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Starting wage of $22.10 - $22.60 / hour.
• Able to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and provide excellent service for existing customer accounts.
• Build loads, schedule appointments and track customer freight.
• Manage customer and internal communications with timely, accurate responses.
• Support issue resolution through cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer value and support business growth.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Multitasking

Education

Currently enrolled in college or university

Working toward a bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job overview:

Schneider is seeking an Account Management Intern in Chicago, IL to provide support to Schneider’s account managers. The Account Management Intern will gain an understanding of transportation, sales and customer service through training opportunities and hands‑on work assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Build relationships and provide excellent service for existing customer accounts.
• Build loads, schedule appointments and track customer freight.
• Manage customer and internal communications with timely, accurate responses.
• Support issue resolution through cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer value and support business growth.

Internship-specific opportunities:

• Networking events with Schneider associates.
• Professional skills trainings led by Schneider leaders.
• Business resource groups meetings and events.
• Volunteer activities.
• After-work social gatherings.

Skills and qualifications:

• Currently enrolled at a college or university.
• Working toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Able to work full-time over the summer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Starting wage of $22.10 - $22.60 / hour.
• Able to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Schneider's inclusive culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.