Freight Sales Agent

happydayslogistics; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission structure

Access to extensive network of trucks and carriers

Back-office support

Flexibility to work remotely

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A logistics company in Greensboro, NC is looking for a Freight Sales Agent to build relationships and manage freight sales. Candidates should have strong negotiation and communication skills, and be self-motivated. The role offers competitive commissions, flexibility to work remotely, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven success in freight sales or logistics business development.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of load boards, TMS, and industry best practices.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with drive to build your own book of business.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and build relationships with shippers.
• Secure new freight accounts and grow existing relationships.
• Negotiate rates and contracts.
• Serve as main point of contact for shippers.
• Provide load tracking and proactive communication.
• Work closely with dispatchers and drivers.
• Work closely with dispatchers and drivers to ensure on-time, damage-free deliveries.
• Partner with internal teams to match loads with available equipment (flatbeds, dumps, box trucks, reefers).

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Load boards

TMS

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

TMS

Load boards

Job description

Location: Greensboro, NC (HQ)
Position Type: Full Time

About Us

At Happy Days Logistics, we deliver more than freight — we deliver trust, progress, and lasting partnerships. From nursery plants and Christmas trees to aggregates, construction materials, and general freight, we keep America moving across the Eastern U.S.

We’re looking for motivated Freight Sales Agents to join our growing team. If you’re driven by building relationships, solving problems, and closing deals, you’ll thrive with us.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development
  • Prospect, cold call, and build relationships with shippers in industries like agriculture, construction, utilities, and retail.
  • Secure new freight accounts and grow existing customer relationships.
  • Negotiate rates and contracts to maximize profitability.
• Customer Service & Account Management
  • Serve as the main point of contact for shippers, ensuring their freight moves smoothly.
  • Provide load tracking, updates, and proactive communication.
  • Troubleshoot customer issues quickly and professionally.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with dispatchers and drivers to ensure on-time, damage-free deliveries.
  • Partner with internal teams to match loads with available equipment (flatbeds, dumps, box trucks, reefers).

Qualifications

• Proven success in freight sales, brokerage, or logistics business development (preferred).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of load boards, TMS, and industry best practices.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with drive to build your own book of business.

What We Offer

✔️ Competitive commission structure with unlimited earning potential
✔️ Access to Happy Days’ network of trucks, drivers, and trusted carrier partners
✔️ Back-office support (dispatch, compliance, billing) so you can focus on selling
✔️ Flexibility to work remote or from our Greensboro office
✔️ A supportive team culture where agents, drivers, and dispatchers succeed together