Client Sales Intern - Chicago

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid work model

10-week program

Job summary

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. is offering a 10-week paid internship in Chicago focused on developing sales skills within our logistics team.

You will gain hands-on experience by working on real-world client opportunities, paired with a mentor from our Sales team, and exposure to the full process of becoming a rock star sales rep. You will spend the summer learning the logistics industry, building relationships with clients and carriers, and collaborating across teams to deliver value.

Qualifications

• Passion for logistics and willingness to learn.
• Can-do attitude and focus on possible outcomes.
• Organized, professional, and coachable with strong problem solving and time management.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and manage account relationships.
• Profile and analyze accounts to generate opportunities and overcome objections.
• Present the value of Echo’s services to clients.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure world-class customer service on every shipment.
• Work with teammates to prioritize and service customers promptly.
• Monitor shipment progress to ensure on-time performance and issue resolution.

Skills

Logistics passion

Can-do attitude

Organized and coachable

Team player

Education

Currently enrolled at a university as a rising senior

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! Spend your summer learning all the ins and outs of a sales team! After your training, you will be partnered with a mentor within our Sales team. You will spend the summer learning both the logistics industry and the full process of becoming a rock star sales rep! We foster a passionate, driven sales force in the 3PL space, the fastest growing segment within transportation. Our reps stop at nothing to close business, offer solutions and solve problems for our clients’ diverse shipping needs.

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

Client Sales Responsibilities & Job Duties

• Build, maintain and manage account relationships
• Profile and analyze accounts to overcome any objections and generate quality opportunities
• Present the value of Echo’s services to prospective and existing clients
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure world class customer service on every shipment
• Work in conjunction with teammates to prioritize and service customers in a timely fashion
• Monitor progress of shipments to ensure coverage, on-time performance and the resolution of any mid-transit issues

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 4 days and hybrid 1 day a week
• No major or GPA requirements

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.

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.