Carrier Sales Intern - Chicago

Echo Global Logistics, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10-week paid internship

Hybrid work model

Networking opportunities

Potential for full-time employment

Job summary

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. in Chicago invites you to join the Echo Trailblazers internship as a Carrier Sales Intern. You will work on real-world projects, learn from logistics leaders, and help provide cost-effective solutions for Echo’s customers and carriers.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, networking, and potential full-time opportunities. Requirements include a willingness to learn, strong communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Passion for logistics and willingness to learn new things.
• Organized, professional, and coachable with strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Team player willing to collaborate and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with mentor on all duties and projects during the summer.
• Assist in growing a book of business by sourcing and developing client relationships.
• Manage high volume outbound calls to sell Echo’s transportation solutions and negotiate rates.
• Use Salesforce and Echo software to handle prospecting, invoicing, and tracking shipments.
• Build relationships with internal teams to grow with industry standards.

Skills

Logistics passion

Can-do attitude

Organization

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Project management

Team player

Education

Rising senior in university

Tools

Salesforce

Echo proprietary software

Job description

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 is looking for motivated, self-starters who are eager to learn, earn, and advance in an ever growing industry. As a Carrier Sales Intern, you will partner with a Client Rep in sourcing side of the brokerage, establishing relationships to provide cost-effective logistics solutions for Echo’s customers. You will develop strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. As you advance your sales skillset, you will continue to be challenged throughout the year.

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
• 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

Carrier Sales Responsibilities & Job Duties

• 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 onboard new and existing carrier accounts onto EchoDrive, Echo’s web portal and mobile app for carriers

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

Benefits

Benefits For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.

Compensation

$35,223.00-50,166.00 per year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.