Posted 6 days ago
Description
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 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 Nashville office 3 days and hybrid 2 days 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.
