Build Relationships. Win Freight. Help Knight Transport Grow. Are you the kind of salesperson who can turn a cold call into a conversation—and that conversation into a long-term customer? Knight Transport, LLC is looking for an experienced Inside Transportation Sales Representative who is energized by prospecting, relationship building, problem-solving, and winning new business. We are an established, asset-based flatbed carrier with our own trucks, professional drivers, operations team, and decades of transportation experience. We know how to move freight—and we're looking for the right person to help us put more of it on our trucks. This is not an order-taking position, and you won't be sitting around waiting for the phone to ring. If that sounds like your ideal sales strategy, this probably isn't your dream job. You'll be opening doors, building a pipeline, finding freight that fits our fleet, and developing customer relationships that grow over time. If you know transportation, aren't afraid to pick up the phone, and enjoy the chase as much as the win, we want to meet you. What You'll Do You'll lead the business-development side of the sales process while working directly with our dispatch, operations, drivers, and leadership teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

Prospecting shippers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and other freight decision-makers Creating new opportunities through outbound calls, email, research, referrals, networking, and persistent follow-up Identifying flatbed, specialized, and compatible freight that fits our equipment, lanes, and operational strengths Building and actively managing a strong pipeline of prospects and developing accounts Turning qualified opportunities into long-term Knight Transport customers Preparing competitive quotes and confidently negotiating freight rates Learning each customer's business—not just chasing their next load Identifying transportation challenges and presenting practical, reliable solutions Maintaining consistent follow-up with prospects and customers Accurately tracking leads, conversations, opportunities, and follow-up activity in our CRM Working closely with dispatch and operations to communicate appointments, lane requirements, customer expectations, and service needs Growing existing accounts by identifying additional lanes, freight, and business opportunities Meeting established prospecting, sales, and business-development goals What We're Looking For Transportation sales takes more than a friendly voice and a good headset. It requires persistence, credibility, organization, follow-through, and the ability to earn a customer's trust.

Our ideal candidate brings:

At least two years of sales experience in trucking, logistics, transportation, freight brokerage, or a related industry Flatbed transportation experience, strongly preferred Asset-based carrier experience, preferred A working understanding of freight, lanes, rates, capacity, customer expectations, and transportation operations Proven experience prospecting and developing new business Confidence making outbound calls and starting conversations with new prospects Strong follow-up habits—you don't stop after one unanswered call or email Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills Experience using a CRM to manage leads, calls, opportunities, and follow-up activity Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word Strong organization and time-management skills A self-motivated, goal-driven approach The ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the entire Knight team Why Sell for Knight Transport? Because you'll be selling transportation backed by real trucks, real drivers, and a team you can speak with face-to-face. At Knight Transport, sales and operations don't work in separate worlds. You'll have direct access to the people responsible for moving the freight you sell. You'll know our equipment, understand our capabilities, and be able to confidently offer solutions based on what we can actually deliver. No smoke. No mirrors. No promising a customer something operations can't deliver. Your work will be visible, your ideas will matter, and your success will directly contribute to the continued growth of the company. What We Offer $65,000-$120,000 per year , based on experience The opportunity to directly influence company growth An established, asset-based carrier with its own fleet and professional drivers Direct access to operations and company leadership A supportive, team-oriented work environment The opportunity to build lasting customer relationships and grow your book of business Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off 401(k) A company where initiative, results, and strong performance are recognized You'll Probably Love This Role If You… Get excited about turning a cold lead into a loyal customer Know that the first "no" isn't always the final answer Believe consistent follow-up is one of the greatest advantages in sales Can confidently discuss freight, rates, lanes, capacity, and service Prefer selling transportation backed by an actual fleet Enjoy building relationships—not chasing one-time transactions Want the results of your work to be noticed Create opportunities instead of waiting for them to appear Want to help build something, not simply maintain an existing book of business Don't need someone hovering over you to make the next call Work Environment This is an in-person position at our Auburn, Washington terminal . You'll work closely with dispatch, operations, safety, shop personnel, drivers, and company leadership. The role is primarily based in a professional, climate-controlled office, with occasional movement throughout the terminal, yard, shop, and customer locations. Occasional local travel and limited overnight travel of approximately 10% may be required for customer visits, meetings, training, networking, or industry events. Ready to Build Something? We're not looking for someone to simply fill a sales seat. We're looking for someone who wants to find opportunities, build lasting relationships, bring quality freight onto our trucks, and play an important role in Knight Transport's next stage of growth. If you have experience in transportation, trucking, logistics, flatbed, or freight sales, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your resume and a brief summary of your sales experience. Tell us about the industries, customers, lanes, or types of freight you've worked with—and, most importantly, how you've successfully developed new business.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Auburn, WA 98001 (Required)

Work Location:

In person