Carrier Sales Intern - Chicago
Company: Echo Global Logistics
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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 looking for motivated, self-starters who are
eager to learn, earn, and advance in an ever growing industry. As a
Carrier Sales Intern, you will partner with a Client Rep in
sourcing side of the brokerage, establishing relationships to
provide cost-effective logistics solutions for Echo's customers.
You will develop strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. As
you advance your sales skillset, you will continue to be challenged
throughout the year.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 waysWhat 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 eventsCarrier Sales Responsibilities & Job Duties
- 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 ontoEchoDrive, Echo's web portal and mobile app for
carriersWhat'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 employmentRequirements
- Must be able to start June 2, 2025 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 3 days and hybrid 2 days a
week
- No major or GPA requirementsEcho 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.
Keywords: Echo Global Logistics, Hammond , Carrier Sales Intern - Chicago, Sales , Chicago, Indiana
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