Carrier Sales Representative


Chicago
Permanent
$55,000 - $80,000 USD a year
Commercial Solutions
PR/610406_1792507366
Carrier Sales Representative

Company Summary

Join one of North America's leading third-party logistics providers, supporting global freight movement across truckload, LTL, ocean, air, and intermodal transportation. With a strong international presence and a reputation for operational excellence, this organization partners with some of the world's most recognizable brands to deliver reliable and innovative supply chain solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing carrier sales team where your ability to build relationships, negotiate rates, and secure capacity directly impacts business success. The company is looking for competitive, high-energy individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by career growth, earnings potential, and being part of a winning team.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with motor carriers through proactive phone outreach, networking, and daily communication.
  • Source and secure carrier capacity for customer freight across North America.
  • Negotiate spot and contract transportation rates while maximizing profitability and service levels.
  • Build a reliable carrier network and identify new capacity opportunities to support customer demand.
  • Communicate load requirements, transit updates, and shipment details with carrier dispatchers and drivers.
  • Monitor shipments from pickup through delivery and proactively resolve service issues.
  • Track market trends, seasonality, lane dynamics, and capacity fluctuations to drive competitive pricing decisions.
  • Update transportation management systems with load status, carrier activity, and shipment details.
  • Partner closely with customer operations, account management, and sales teams to ensure exceptional service execution.
  • Consistently hit activity, coverage, and profitability goals in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

  • 1-2+ years of carrier sales, freight brokerage, logistics, transportation, or related sales experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
  • Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls each day.
  • Competitive, resilient, and motivated by goals, performance, and success.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Experience working with transportation management systems, load boards, and logistics technology platforms.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $55,000 - $80,000 depending on experience.
  • Performance-based incentive and earning opportunities.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Industry-leading training, mentorship, and career development programs.
  • Clear advancement opportunities within a growing logistics organization.
  • Collaborative, high-energy culture focused on development and success.
  • Full-time, permanent Monday-Friday position.
  • Opportunity to join a company that continues to invest in its people, technology, and long-term growth.

Ready to build a career in one of the fastest-moving sectors of the supply chain industry? Apply today to join a team that values grit, competitiveness, relationship-building, and a relentless pursuit of success.

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