Inside Sales (Freight)

Job Summary

A growing logistics and freight organization in Torrance, CA is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to generate new business, build strong client relationships, and deliver customized freight solutions. This temp-to-hire opportunity is ideal for a sales-driven professional with freight or logistics experience who enjoys prospecting, negotiating, and closing business in a fast-paced transportation environment.

The Inside Sales Representative will work closely with operations to ensure customers receive responsive service, accurate pricing support, and dependable freight solutions. This role offers strong earning potential, commission opportunity, and a path to permanent employment with long-term career growth. Candidates can expect a collaborative, team-oriented workplace with supportive leadership and an environment focused on performance, customer service, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

- Prospect and develop new business through outbound calls, emails, referrals, and ongoing customer outreach.
- Build, manage, and strengthen customer relationships within the freight, logistics, and transportation market.
- Prepare quotes for operations, negotiate freight rates, and close new sales opportunities.
- Manage sales pipeline activity, customer follow-up, and CRM documentation.
- Partner with operations to deliver excellent service and customized freight solutions.
- Meet or exceed monthly sales, revenue, and profit goals.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $30 to $32 per hour, depending on experience.
- Bonus: Commission available as a bonus.
- Job Type: Temp-to-hire.
- Work Location: Torrance, CA.
- Work Arrangement: 100 percent on site.

Upon permanent conversion, the client offers:
- Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission.
- Benefits package.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Develop new freight and logistics business through consistent prospecting and relationship building.
- Prepare customer quotes, support rate negotiations, and close sales opportunities.
- Manage customer activity, sales pipeline updates, and CRM follow-up.
- Coordinate with operations to support accurate pricing and strong customer service.

- 2+ years of inside sales experience, with freight or logistics experience required.
- Strong understanding of freight sales, transportation services, and customer account development.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated sales approach with a proven ability to meet or exceed goals.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment while maintaining strong attention to customer needs.

Preferred Qualifications

- Freight forwarding or 3PL sales experience.
- Experience selling LTL, FTL, van, flatbed, rail, air, and ocean freight solutions.
- Knowledge of freight movement throughout the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska.
- Existing customer relationships or an established client base in freight, logistics, or transportation.