Carrier Sales

Elsdon Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Volunteer days

Parental leave

Training programs

Career development

Employee referral program

Wellbeing benefits

Modern office in Chicago

Job summary

Elsdon Group in Chicago is seeking a results-driven Carrier Sales professional to source and develop relationships with truckload carriers, building capacity through outbound outreach and collaborative problem solving.

You will negotiate rates, match freight with capacity, monitor shipments, and ensure accurate billing, while benefiting from a modern office, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training that supports your career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions.
• Previous sales, customer service, or logistics experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Source, develop, and maintain relationships with truckload carriers.
• Make high-volume outbound calls (80+ per day) to build carrier capacity.
• Negotiate freight rates to maximize profitability.
• Match available freight with carrier capacity.
• Monitor shipments and proactively resolve service issues.
• Track freight documentation and ensure billing accuracy.
• Research market trends, carrier capacity, and pricing to support sales.
• Deliver outstanding service to carrier partners while growing the carrier network.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Sales experience

Job description

Join a fast-growing, technology-driven third-party logistics provider that combines innovative supply chain solutions with a strong freight brokerage operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in carrier sales within a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, develop, and maintain relationships with truckload carriers.
• Make high-volume outbound calls (80+ per day) to build carrier capacity.
• Negotiate freight rates to maximize profitability.
• Match available freight with carrier capacity.
• Monitor shipments and proactively resolve service issues.
• Track freight documentation and ensure billing accuracy.
• Research market trends, carrier capacity, and pricing to support sales.
• Deliver outstanding service to carrier partners while growing the carrier network.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions.
• Previous sales, customer service, or logistics experience is preferred but not essential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, volunteer days, and paid parental leave.
• Ongoing training, career development, and internal progression opportunities.
• Employee referral program, wellbeing benefits, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Modern office environment in Chicago with excellent transport links.