Description
Position Summary:
We’re looking for a driven, competitive, and results-oriented Sales Representative to join our team. This is an entry-level opportunity to build a career with a growing logistics company that offers high earning potential.
In this role, you’ll develop customer relationships, identify and book freight, negotiate with carriers, manage shipments from pickup through delivery, and grow your book of business. You’ll have the opportunity to directly impact your results through your effort, sales ability, communication, and relationship-building.
Benefits of working at 828 Logistics:
- Competitive base + uncapped commission
- 401(k) match program
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Life, Short-term and Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-premise gym facility
- High-performance, competitive environment
- Hands-on training and opportunity to build a career in a growing industry
Requirements
What you'll do:
- Prospect, develop, and close new business opportunities with shippers
- Quote, negotiate, and book freight while maintaining profitable margins
- Source, qualify, and negotiate with reliable carriers
- Coordinate shipments from pickup through final delivery
- Communicate proactively with customers, carriers, and internal teams
- Track shipments and resolve issues quickly when problems arise
- Build and maintain a strong book of business
- Developing long-term customer and carrier relationships
- Maintain accurate information and activity in company systems/CRM
- Continuously improve your knowledge of transportation markets, lanes, pricing, and the freight industry
- Additional duties as assigned
What we're looking for:
- Self-motivated and elite work ethic
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities at once
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Experience or college degree preferred, but not required