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Ship Smart Solutions Inc
Business Development (Freight Brokerage)
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What they do
A Sales Representative works as a sales associate in a variety of retail settings or businesses. Provides information to customers and sells merchandise or products. Provides analysis of sales activity to businesses and advises on ways to increase sales.
$73,238 / year median in Illinois
-11% projected decline
Job Description
We're expanding our brokerage team, and we're NOT looking for average. If you're the type of salesperson who: Can charm a shipper, convince a carrier, and drink coffee all at the same time Doesn't flinch when someone says "your rate is too high" And has survived enough "let me check and get back to you" calls to write a book… Then we want you. Actually… we NEED you. Let's be honest: Freight sales isn't for the weak. It's for the ones who wake up every day ready to: Hunt shippers Build relationships Cover loads Fix yesterday's "surprise problems" And still smile after the 87th email If that sounds like your kind of chaos… congratulations, you're our people.
What we offer:
Real support Strong team Fun atmosphere Space to grow and make serious money What we don't offer: Micromanaging Fake promises Stress without humor "Call 200 people before lunch" torture If you're a freight broker, agent, or logistics sales professional looking for a place where your personality matters as much as your numbers. Company Overview Ship Smart Solutions Inc is a fast-growing freight brokerage and hybrid asset-based logistics company. Unlike pure brokers, we combine brokerage with owned trucking capacity — giving our sales team a real edge when it comes to winning and keeping customers.Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of direct sales experience in the trucking/transportation industry with the ability to cold call and engage face to face with clients
- Strong, long-term shipper relationships with shippers and customers in the trucking sector
- Deep knowledge of transportation, freight markets, and logistics solutions
- Entrepreneurial drive with ability to scale accounts quickly
What We Offer:
- Up to $96,000 base salary
- Uncapped commissions - you keep earning as your book grows
- Full operational support for sales: dispatch, customer service, dedicated drivers
- Stability and resources of an asset based trucking company that has been in business 20+ years
- Growth-focused sales leadership team
Pay:
Up to $96,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) Health insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance