Junior Transportation Sales Rep — Hybrid Career Growth

Colonial Group; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an energetic Entry-Level Transportation Sales Representative to build relationships with prospective clients, coordinate freight movements, and manage day-to-day account operations. You'll prospect mid-market accounts, collaborate with senior reps, and use CRM/TMS tools to log activity and schedule pickups.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site presence in Des Plaines and opportunities to learn shipping pricing, carrier negotiations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, marketing, or related field.
• 0–2 years in customer service, retail, sales internships, or client-facing roles.
• Strong communication and willingness to learn sales strategies.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prospect mid-market accounts and establish relationships.
• Coordinate freight movements and provide status updates.
• Prepare basic quotes and sales presentations.
• Track activities to align with team goals.
• Learn logistics software and pricing models.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Lead management

CRM familiarity

Microsoft Office

Active listening

Sales mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

TMS software

Job description

Colonial Group in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an energetic Entry-Level Transportation Sales Representative to build relationships with prospective clients, coordinate freight movements, and manage day-to-day account operations. You'll prospect mid-market accounts, collaborate with senior reps, and use CRM/TMS tools to log activity and schedule pickups.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site presence in Des Plaines and opportunities to learn shipping pricing, carrier negotiations,