Route 27 Account Executive

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

10-week paid internship

Casual dress code

Learning resources

Exposure to real-business experiences

Potential for full-time employment

Job summary

Echo Global Logistics is offering a 10-week paid internship in Chicago, starting May 24, 2027, focused on the Managed Transportation team. You will gain hands-on experience, network with industry professionals, and have opportunities for potential full-time employment in a collaborative, casual-dress environment.

The program requires a 2027 graduate with a Bachelor's in Supply Chain, and a hybrid schedule (3 days in the Chicago office, 2 days remote).

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.

Skills

Understanding of operating metrics

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Leadership potential

Excel skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

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 Internwho 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 vibranteam 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