Logistics Sales Representative

Job Description

Logistics Sales Representative

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Des Moines Urbandale, IA

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Description

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Starting Salary: $50,000 + Commission Opportunities After 90 Days

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Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday

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Are you motivated, competitive, and eager to build a successful career in sales? Express Logistics is looking for driven individuals who want to learn, grow, and develop a career in the transportation and logistics industry.

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No logistics experience? No problem. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

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What You'll Do

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• You'll spend your first 90 days in ELI University! Our training blends traditional classroom learning with side-by-side, hands-on experience right on the floor.
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• Make outbound cold calls to identify and develop new business opportunities.
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• Build and maintain strong customer relationships that grow over time.
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• Learn how to coordinate freight shipments and provide transportation solutions for customers.
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• Identify, qualify, and generate new business opportunities to achieve individual and team sales goals.
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• Negotiate rates and develop customized freight solutions for customers.
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• Manage leads, follow up consistently, and expand your book of business.
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• Analyze customer transportation needs, pricing, and logistics requirements.
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• Work closely with carriers, shippers, and receivers to ensure successful freight movements.
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• Participate in ongoing training focused on sales techniques, industry knowledge, and company systems.
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• The above responsibilities and additional duties may vary as assigned.
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Why Join Express Logistics?

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• Competitive starting base pay.
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• Eligible for commission earnings after 90 days.
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• Comprehensive paid training program.
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• Career growth opportunities within a growing company.
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• Supportive team environment focused on professional development.
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• Opportunity to build lasting customer relationships and directly impact your earning potential.
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• We are a small company, but we offer a benefit package like a big company: medical, dental, vision, PTO, 8.5 paid holidays, flex spending, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, 401k, human and pet bereavement and maternity/paternity leave.
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If you're looking for a career where hard work, persistence, and a positive attitude are rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

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Requirements

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What We're Looking For

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• High School Diploma or GED required.
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• Post-secondary education is preferred but not required.
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• Strong communication and customer service skills.
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• Self-motivated, coachable, and eager to learn.
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• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
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• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
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• Basic computer proficiency and confidence using the phone as a primary sales tool.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer