Carrier Sales Intern - Hybrid, 10-Week Paid Internship

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

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.