Route 27 Account Executive

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

Learning resources

Potential for full-time employment

Job summary

Echo Global Logistics is seeking an innovative Route 27 Intern for the Chicago office. This 10-week paid internship offers hands-on experience across the Managed Transportation team, with opportunities to learn from logistics leaders and work on real-business projects.

You’ll start in May 2027, be based in Chicago 3 days a week and hybrid 2 days, with potential for full-time employment upon successful completion. Echo embraces a collaborative, casual culture and learning resources.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for logistics and learning in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real-world projects within the Managed Transportation team.
• Collaborate across teams to support clients and carriers.
• Develop foundational knowledge of transportation operations.

Skills

Logistics passion

Can-do attitude

Organized

Team player

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Leadership potential

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

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 seeking an innovative Route 27 Intern who will have the ability to think outside the box and ask the necessary questions to find a solution within the Managed Transportation team. Candidates will be guided by Echo's core values and bring their own each rotation.

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

Skills & Qualifications

• Basic understanding of key operational metrics of a business
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Analytical mind with business acumen
• Demonstrated leadership potential and a passion for driving innovation
• Excellent Excel skills

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
• 2027 graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain from a recognized program
• Able to work in our Chicago office 3 days and hybrid 2 days a week

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.

#LI-SB2 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

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services.

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.