Now Hiring - KA LOGISTICS - Transportation Sales Representative – Trucking & Logistics in Bolingbrook, IL

Full description of the position

KA Logistics, Inc. is seeking a motivated and results-driven Transportation Sales Representative to help grow our direct customer and shipper base. We are an established asset-based trucking company specializing in dry van transportation and are looking for someone who understands the trucking and logistics industry and can develop new business relationships with manufacturers, distributors, warehouses, and other companies that regularly ship freight.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new direct customers and shippers
• Research and generate qualified sales leads
• Make outbound cold calls to prospective customers
• Send professional sales and introductory emails
• Build relationships with transportation managers, logistics managers, shipping managers, and other decision-makers
• Introduce and promote our trucking and transportation services
• Follow up consistently with prospective customers
• Request opportunities to quote freight lanes and participate in transportation bids
• Maintain and develop a pipeline of potential customers
• Work closely with our operations team to ensure we can successfully service new accounts

Qualifications

• Experience in trucking, transportation, logistics, freight sales, or a related field is strongly preferred
• Existing knowledge of the U.S. trucking and transportation industry is a major advantage
• Experience in B2B sales, cold calling, lead generation, or business development
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Professional phone and email communication
• Self-motivated, persistent, and comfortable reaching out to new prospects
• Ability to work independently and consistently follow up with leads
• Strong English speaking and writing skills
• Existing relationships or contacts with direct shippers are a major plus What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who understands that successful transportation sales requires consistent prospecting and relationship building. The ideal candidate will be proactive in finding new opportunities through cold calling, email outreach, research, networking, and other lead-generation methods. Your primary goal will be to help KA Logistics, Inc. establish new relationships with direct customers and shippers and generate new freight opportunities for our trucking operations.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience.

Compensation

structure may include base salary plus commission and performance-based incentives. Job Type: Full-time If you have experience in trucking or logistics sales and are confident in your ability to find and develop new direct shipper relationships, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and a brief description of your experience in transportation, logistics, freight sales, business development, or lead generation. Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• Paid time off Work Location: In person