Client Sales Intern - Detroit

Echo Global Logistics, Inc; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 9,643,000 - 12,398,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10-week internship

Hybrid work model

Mentor-guided training

Industry networking

Potential for full-time

Job summary

Echo Global Logistics invites students to join the Echo Trailblazers internship in Detroit for a 10-week paid program. You’ll learn the full sales process, work with mentors on real-world logistics projects, and gain confidence, communication, and collaboration skills in a supportive team.

You'll spend summers on hands-on account responsibilities, industry networking, and development resources, with a potential pathway to full-time employment after the internship.

Qualifications

• Interest in logistics and willingness to learn.
• Team-oriented mindset and collaboration.
• Currently enrolled as a rising senior with at least one semester remaining.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and manage account relationships.
• Profile and analyze accounts to generate quality opportunities.
• Present the value of Echo’s services to clients.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure excellent service on every shipment.
• Prioritize and service customers promptly.
• Monitor shipment progress for on-time performance and issue resolution.

Skills

Passion for Logistics

Team Player

Education

Currently enrolled, rising senior

Job description

Job Description Summary 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
• 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 24th, 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 Detroit office 4 days and hybrid 1 day 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.

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we at Echo Global Logistics, we’re in the business of simplifying transportation management. We didn’t become a Fortune 1000 company by chance. We got here because of our team members, who are unwavering in their pursuit to solve complex problems, provide exceptional service, and make an impact every day. Come join Echo and accelerate your career!

Your recruiter will keep you informed on what that will look like for the role you are being considered for. During the recruiting process, our recruiting team will continue connecting with qualified candidates in a virtual setting and will have the option of in-office interviews depending on location and the role. For those who are joining the Echo family, your onboarding experience will also be conducted virtually until further notice.