Client Sales Intern – Kansas City

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! 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 c asual 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 24, 2027 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 Detroit office 4 days and hybrid 1 day 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.

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 at https://www.echo.com/company/careers .