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Cargo Shark

Freight Broker - Business Development

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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

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Job Description

About Us Cargo Shark Inc is a US-based freight brokerage backed by a fleet of 750+ trucks. As an asset-based brokerage, we bring capacity and reliability that set us apart in the market
  • we connect freight with the right capacity through efficient planning, clear communication and dependable service. The Role We are seeking a sharp, results-driven Freight Broker to own shipper relationships, develop new business, and drive revenue growth in the US freight market. This is a ground floor opportunity at a company with real infrastructure behind it
  • you bring the relationships, we back you with the capacity to service them.
If you're confident on calls, sharp with people, and motivated by results, we want to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing Develop and execute a strategy to generate new business within the freight and logistics sector Prospect, qualify, and close new shipper accounts Cold call and email outbound leads daily Transition and grow your existing book of business Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, carriers, and partners Negotiate rates with carriers and clients to protect margin without sacrificing service Provide competitive rate quotes based on current market trends Lock in daily and weekly freight commitments Coordinate with carrier reps on operational issues and oversee shipments through to delivery Manage pricing, contracts, and day-to-day brokerage operations end to end What We're Looking For Minimum 2 years of experience in freight brokerage, logistics sales, or transportation management An active, transferable book of business Strong knowledge of shipping logistics, carrier sales, and 3PL services Excellent negotiation skills and a customer-first mindset Proficiency with
TMS, CRM
software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Sharp listening and problem-solving skills Highly organized, deadline-driven, and calm under pressure Schedule Monday
  • Friday, full-time On-site at our Oak Lawn, IL office Compensation & Benefits Base salary plus uncapped commission
  • your results drive your income Ground floor opportunity
  • join at the start and grow with us Can you keep up with the sharks?
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Pay:
$50,000.00
  • $100,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
Paid time off
Work Location:
In person