Logistics Consultant

Axle Logistics; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Free catered weekly team lunches

Onsite fitness center and basketball

Job summary

Axle Logistics is seeking a highly motivated Logistics Consultant to join our growing team in Knoxville, TN. This full-time role combines sales, customer service, and freight management to support a diverse client base.

You will negotiate pricing with carriers, coordinate shipments, and deliver exceptional service while expanding the book of business and driving company growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven customer service skills with a sales-driven mindset.
• Ability to work on-site at Axle Logistics locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to meet clients as needed.
• 1+ years of sales or account management experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Sell logistics services and manage freight for a book of business.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with carriers and clients.
• Provide first-class customer service and build long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with carriers, shippers, and receivers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support team with market knowledge and pricing strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Job description

An award-winning logistics company that doesn't fit the mold.

We pride ourselves on changing the industry standard and setting a new tone in the logistics field. Ask our current employees what it's like to work here, and you'll hear words not often used to describe a logistics shop: energetic, contagious, addicting, inspiring, meaningful, rewarding, and fun.

At Axle Logistics, we strongly embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and have a passion for providing real opportunities to ambitious professionals who share our energy and competitive nature. Whether you're a recent college graduate or a seasoned business professional looking for a career change, we can provide you with a path for success through our comprehensive training program, professional development process, and unlimited access to a dynamic leadership team with years of experience in the industry.

We love to see each other win. Positive attitudes produce positive results, and that spirit is the foundation of everything that we do.

About the Role:

Axle Logistics is looking to hire a highly motivated full-time Logistics Consultants.

Do you have an aptitude for sales and a desire to get into the essential supply chain industry? Are you looking for more than a job? Do you want to work in an energetic, addicting, inspiring, meaningful, rewarding, and fun environment for a growing Inc. 5000 organization where hard work truly pays off? If so, please read on!

This Logistics Consultant position earns a competitive base pay plus uncapped commission. We also offer generous benefits and perks, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacations, a free week of vacation for getting married or having a baby, life insurance, a company cell phone, free in-office beverages, a free lunch every week, new headquarters that includes an employee gym, a casual dress code, company-wide events, and massive opportunities for advancement. If this sounds like the right opportunity to leverage your customer service and sales skills to get started on a career in supply chain consultations.

What you'll do:

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LOGISTICS CONSULTANT

As a Logistics Consultant, you are involved in sales, customer service, and the management of your customers' freight needs. You collaborate with third-party motor carriers, shippers alike, overseeing the full lifecycle of every shipment in your given book of business. By providing first-in-class customer service, you develop long-term relationships with customers. You manage the movement of your clients' goods, ensuring that they are picked up, transported safely, and delivered on time according to the clients' expectations. You function as the liaison between clients, carriers, shippers, and receivers.

In order to maintain market competitive pricing, you conduct contract negotiations. You collaborate with team members on pricing strategies and problem-solving. To build a portfolio of clients, you perform a high volume of "cold-calling". Staying up to date on market conditions and technology through internal and external training is an essential component to your success. You feel great about helping other companies find success through the management of their supply chain. And, seeing your efforts pay off in your paycheck gives you a great sense of accomplishment!

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% company-paid life insurance policy
• Optional voluntary benefits (disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life)
• Work-Life Balance & Time Off
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Free catered weekly team lunches
• State-of-the-art onsite fitness center and basketball court
• Lounge featuring a putting green, pool table, ping pong, and games
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with clear paths for professional development and career growth

Requirements:

You might be the perfect Logistics Consultant if you:

• Are outgoing, ambitious, and driven to succeed.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Are a quick thinker who can effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must-Haves

• Ability to work on-site at designated Axle Logistics locations.
• Proven customer service skills with a sales-driven, self-motivated mindset.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to work well within a team.
• Ability to travel to meet with potential and existing clients as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of sales or account management experience.
• Operational experience within the 3PL/logistics field is a major plus.

Summary:

Axle Logistics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.