Carrier Sales Intern - Chicago

Echo Global Logistics; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Casual dress

Potential for full-time employment

Job summary

Echo Global Logistics seeks a motivated Carrier Sales Intern to partner with a Client Rep in sourcing and developing relationships with prospective clients. You will negotiate rates, manage outbound calls, and use Salesforce and EchoDrive to support operations.

You will gain hands-on experience, career development, and networking opportunities while contributing to cost-effective logistics solutions for Echo's customers.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as a rising senior at a university with at least one semester remaining.
• Available to start May 24, 2027 for a 10-week program.
• Able to work in Chicago office 3 days and hybrid 2 days.
• No major or GPA requirements.

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

Skills

Passion for Logistics

Can-do Attitude

Organized & Professional

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Project Management

Team Player

Sales Outreach

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

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

What's in it for You?

• 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

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

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.

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.

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