What is the culture like at Echo?
What is the management style like at Echo?
What is the best part of working at Echo?
What are some of the qualities you look for in a potential candidate?
What is a typical day like?
Do you offer benefits?
Does the company offer incentives to reward good performance?
I don't know much about the industry, does Echo offer training?
Who are your clients/customers?
How is my performance measured?
Does Echo have multiple locations?

What is the culture like at Echo?
The company culture at Echo is one of the best parts about working here! We have a progressive and innovative environment that is continually evolving as we grow and expand as an organization. Our team is aware of the amount of growth opportunity and it isn't uncommon to see co-workers kicking back and grabbing a bite to eat after work.

What is the management style like at Echo?
Our management style combines the expectations of success with the opportunity for individual freedom. The Echo team is self-motivated because our managers allow a level of creativity, but are also there as support when issues or questions arise.

What is the best part of working at Echo?
The best part about Echo is the people! Many join the team for the opportunity to be around dynamic people and to experience growth in a company that is going somewhere. Because of that, there are a lot of outgoing personalities and innovative thinkers. So whether working on a project with a team of people, or playing a game of softball, Echo employees always seem to have fun.

What are some of the qualities you look for in a potential candidate?
Successful candidates tend to thrive in fast-paced, high-energy environments. Being open to change and adaptation is important, as well as the ability to think on your own and work in a team. Everything we do as a company relies on relationships with our clients and vendors, so having a client service driven mindset is also a necessary quality in our employees.

What is a typical day like?
In any role at Echo, expect to be challenged daily. The transportation industry is fast-moving with high expectations. One minute you may be working on solving a problem with a client, and the next contributing to a brainstorming session on client service. You may be pulled into a meeting to work on a new project, or helping out on an existing one. By the time the work day is over, you'll be looking at the clock wondering where the time has gone!

Do you offer benefits?
Echo offers standard benefit options including health, dental, vision, flex spending, short-term disability, and a 401k. Added perks include discounts for a gym membership, pre-tax transit cards, and a free shuttle service to-and-from the Metra stations and CTA.

Does the company offer incentives to reward good performance?
Absolutely! In addition to free breakfast, lunch or snacks, our sales team has additional incentives to keep the team motivated ranging from tickets to Cubs games to flat screen TVs! Our operations team meets on a regular basis to reward exceptional work and give praise where deserved. Personal satisfaction is certainly important, but it always feels good having someone else recognize a job well done.

I don't know much about the industry, does Echo offer training?
Echo is continually updating our training to ensure employees are getting the most up-to-date information on the industry. New team members spend time learning industry lingo, understanding basic supply-and demand, and becoming familiar with our proprietary software. Once classroom training is completed, Echo is committed to continuous training.

Who are your clients/customers?
Echo's clients are businesses of all sizes and industries. Basically any business that ships goods can be an Echo customer.

How is my performance measured?
Performance is measured and tracked on a yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily basis. You will know where you stand in the company's expectations and we will give you all the tools and support in order to reach those specific goals.

Does Echo have multiple locations?
Echo is headquartered in downtown Chicago with three regional offices.

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