Experienced Carrier Sales Representative

Avenue Logistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Professional development

Promote-from-within culture

Job summary

Avenue Logistics in Chicago, IL on-site, is seeking an Experienced Carrier Sales Representative to source capacity, negotiate rates, and deliver outstanding service to customers across North America.

You'll build carrier relationships, leverage our CRM and transportation tech, and collaborate with a fast-growing Customer Sales team. This role offers a competitive base salary plus uncapped commissions and strong earning potential in a dynamic brokerage environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of 3PL carrier sales experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain carrier relationships.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience using transportation technology (TMS/CRM) is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced brokerage environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and expand relationships with carriers across North America.
• Source capacity and negotiate competitive rates.
• Partner closely with Customer Sales Representatives to successfully execute freight.
• Identify capacity solutions for dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, drayage, LTL, and specialized shipments.
• Utilize Avenue's proprietary CRM and transportation technology to manage carrier relationships and freight.
• Monitor market conditions and proactively identify transportation solutions for customers and carrier partners.
• Resolve service issues quickly while maintaining strong carrier relationships.
• Grow your portfolio of carrier partnerships and contribute to the continued growth of the company.

Skills

Carrier relationships

Negotiation

Communication

3+ years 3PL

TMS/CRM experience

Tools

TMS

CRM

Job description

Experienced Carrier Sales Representative

Chicago, IL (On-Site)

Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

Earn up to 17% of your monthly Gross Profit—one of the highest-paying commission structures in the logistics industry.

If you've built dedicated carrier relationships, thrive in a fast-paced brokerage environment, and enjoy solving complex transportation challenges, Avenue Logistics is the place to take the next step in your career.

Built by proven industry leaders, Avenue Logistics is a fast-growing logistics company where experienced carrier sales professionals have the opportunity to maximize their earning potential, leverage cutting-edge technology, and grow alongside the company.

As an Experienced Carrier Sales Representative, you'll partner directly with our Customer Sales team to source capacity, negotiate rates, and deliver exceptional service to customers across North America. Your carrier relationships, market knowledge, and negotiation skills will play a critical role in helping our team move freight efficiently and build long-term partnerships.

You'll work from our beautiful, open-concept office in Chicago's vibrant Lincoln Park neighborhood, collaborating with experienced sales leaders and teammates every day. We believe the best learning, collaboration, and career growth happen together.

At Avenue Logistics, our mission is simple: help customers and carriers maximize their transportation needs through clear communication, market expertise, and exceptional service. We invest in our people, promote from within, and reward performance.

What You'll Do

• Build, maintain, and expand relationships with carriers across North America.
• Source capacity and negotiate competitive rates.
• Partner closely with Customer Sales Representatives to successfully execute freight.
• Identify capacity solutions for dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, drayage, LTL, and specialized shipments.
• Utilize Avenue's proprietary CRM and transportation technology to manage carrier relationships and freight.
• Monitor market conditions and proactively identify transportation solutions for customers and carrier partners.
• Resolve service issues quickly while maintaining strong carrier relationships.
• Grow your portfolio of carrier partnerships and contribute to the continued growth of the company.

Why Experienced Carrier Sales Professionals Choose Avenue

• Earn up to 17% of Gross Profit through one of the industry's highest-paying commission structures.
• Competitive base salary with uncapped earning potential.
• Work alongside experienced leadership that understands carrier sales.
• Utilize proprietary technology that streamlines execution and communication.
• Collaborate with a high-performing Customer Sales team that creates consistent freight opportunities.
• Promote-from-within culture with opportunities to advance into leadership.
• Fast-growing company where your contributions have a direct impact.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commissions
• Commission structure paying up to 17% of Gross Profit
• No cap on earnings—your income grows with your production
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Floating Holiday)
• Life Insurance
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of third-party logistics (3PL) carrier sales experience
• Proven success building and maintaining carrier relationships.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented brokerage environment.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using TMS, CRM, or other transportation technology is a plus.

If you're an experienced carrier sales professional looking for greater earning potential, best-in-class technology, and the opportunity to grow with a fast-growing logistics company, we'd love to meet you.