Logistics Account Executive Intern

Logistics Intern

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!

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

Responsibilities & Job Duties

• Partner within teams and across departments and serve as a point of contact for managing the shipping process for our clients
• Learn how to offer solutions based on shipping patterns and needs
• Gain problem solving and communication skills to react quickly to issues that arise
• Assist in coordinating daily shipments through phone, email and Echo's client-facing web portal
• Gain competency with Echo's technology and educate clients on the benefits of leveraging it
• Partner with other departments across Echo to track shipments, resolve any discrepancies and file claims completely and correctly in a timely manner

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 1, 2026 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Compensation

$35,200.00-50,650.00 per year