Logistics Consultant - SALES

Axle Logistics, LLC; Knoxville, Mountain Home (TN, ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Logistics Consultant to join their dynamic team in Knoxville. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your sales and customer service skills in the essential supply chain industry. You will be responsible for managing customer freight needs, conducting contract negotiations, and building long-term relationships with clients. With a competitive base pay, uncapped commission, and generous benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for someone looking to thrive in a rewarding and energetic atmosphere. If you're driven and ready to make an impact, apply today!

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Onsite Fitness Center

Weekly Free Lunch

Career Development Opportunities

Performance-Based Bonuses

Company Paid Life Insurance

Casual Dress Code

Employee Gym

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 4+ years of sales experience.
• Strong professional communication skills and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer freight needs and build long-term relationships.
• Conduct contract negotiations and develop client base through cold-calling.

Skills

Sales

Customer Service

Professional Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

4+ Years of Sales Experience

Job description

Axle Logistics of Knoxville, TN is looking to hire a highly motivated full-time Logistics Consultant.

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, inspiring, rewarding, and fun environment for a growing Inc. 5000 organization where hard work truly pays off? If so, please read on!

Position Overview

This Logistics Consultant position offers a competitive base pay plus uncapped commission. We also provide generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays and vacations, a free week of vacation for life events, life insurance, a company cell phone, free beverages, weekly free lunch, a new headquarters with amenities like an employee gym, casual dress code, company-wide events, and significant opportunities for advancement. If this sounds like the right opportunity to leverage your customer service and sales skills to start a career in supply chain consulting, apply today!

A Day in the Life

As a Logistics Consultant, your responsibilities include sales, customer service, and managing your customers' freight needs. You will collaborate with carrier partners and shippers, overseeing the full lifecycle of shipments in your portfolio. Providing exceptional customer service, you will build long-term relationships and ensure goods are picked up, transported safely, and delivered on time. You will act as the liaison between clients, carriers, shippers, and receivers.

You will conduct contract negotiations to maintain competitive pricing, collaborate on pricing strategies, and perform high-volume cold-calling to develop your client base. Staying informed on market conditions and technology through ongoing training is essential. Your efforts will contribute to your success and satisfaction as you help other companies optimize their supply chains and see the results reflected in your paycheck.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 4+ years of sales experience
• Strong professional communication skills
• Willingness to travel for client meetings
• Proven customer service skills
• Sales-driven and self-motivated
• Team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work in person at the designated Axle location

Prior sales experience is preferred but not mandatory; operational experience in 3PL/logistics is a plus.

Desired Traits

• Driven and ambitious
• Success-focused
• Excellent communicator
• Effective multitasker
• Adaptable and agile
• Strategic thinker

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses on a competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Optional additional insurance products
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Onsite fitness center and amenities
• Weekly free lunch

Equal Opportunity Statement

Axle Logistics provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy covers all employment terms including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, and training.