Route 27 Account Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Echo Global Logistics. Chicago · full-time · $35,223–$50,166 base.
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What you'll do
- Support Managed Transportation projects by asking questions, investigating issues, and helping find workable solutions
- Work with different Echo teams on client-related opportunities and practical business assignments
- Apply operational metrics, Excel, and analysis to understand business performance and support project work
- Build communication, organization, time management, and project management skills through the internship
What you bring
- You are graduating in 2027 with a bachelor's degree in supply chain from a recognized program
- You can begin on May 24th, 2027 and stay through the full ten-week program
- You bring strong Excel ability plus analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- You can work from the Chicago office three days weekly and remotely for two days
Who this fits
This role suits a 2027 supply chain graduate who is coachable, organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-moving setting. You should enjoy collaborating, solving problems, and showing leadership potential. The internship uses a hybrid schedule with three Chicago office days and two remote days each week.
From the employer
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 Intern who 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 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 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.
Benefits
For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.
Compensation
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