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Carrier Sales Intern - Chicago

Echo Global Logistics · Chicago, IL · $35,223–$50,166 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you negotiated for something, even something small. How did it go?

What they are checking: Whether they have any instinct for negotiation, which the internship will build on.

Why this internship, and why logistics?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is genuine enough to stay engaged through a fast-paced year.

Tell me about a time you were coached and changed how you did something because of it.

What they are checking: Whether they are coachable, which is the trait the posting lists first.

How do you stay organized when you're juggling lots of calls and notes?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep details straight, since freight errors cost money.

Tell me about a time you worked on a team where you had to pick up slack for someone else.

What they are checking: Whether they support the team without resentment and still raise concerns appropriately.

What would make you proud of your work at the end of this internship?

What they are checking: Whether they set concrete goals and take ownership of their growth.

What would you do

You call a trucking company and the dispatcher is short with you and wants to hang up. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay composed and polite with busy people who owe them nothing.

Your Client Rep partner needs a truck for a load today and you're also working on a project due tomorrow. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize live freight while managing other work and communicate about tradeoffs.

If a carrier offered you a rate that seemed too good to be true, what would you want to check?

What they are checking: Whether they have the instinct to verify carriers rather than jumping at a low price.

About the work

What do you think it means to work on the sourcing side of a freight brokerage?

What they are checking: Whether they have a basic grasp of finding trucks for freight before they start.

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The full job description

As published by Echo Global Logistics.

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 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 Carrier 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 onto EchoDrive ®, Echo’s web portal and mobile app for carriers 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 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. 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 $35,223.00-50,166.00 per year