Logistics Sales Representative

Express Logistics, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Commission after 90 days

Career growth opportunities

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401k

Bereavement and parental leave

Job summary

Express Logistics, Inc. in Des Moines, IA, is seeking motivated individuals for a fast-paced sales development role.

You'll join ELI University for 90 days of blended classroom and hands-on training, learning to identify opportunities, build relationships, and coordinate freight solutions. You'll start with a competitive base pay, potential commissions after 90 days, and strong support to grow your career in transportation and logistics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary education preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated, coachable, and eager to learn.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency and confidence using the phone as a primary sales tool.

Responsibilities

• Spend first 90 days in ELI University with blended classroom and hands-on training on the floor.
• Make outbound cold calls to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships that grow over time.
• Coordinate freight shipments and provide transportation solutions.
• Identify, qualify, and generate new business opportunities to achieve sales goals.
• Negotiate rates and develop customized freight solutions for customers.
• Manage leads, follow up consistently, and expand your book of business.
• Analyze customer transportation needs, pricing, and logistics requirements.
• Work with carriers, shippers, and receivers to ensure successful freight movements.
• Participate in ongoing training focused on sales techniques, industry knowledge, and company systems.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Self-motivated

Coachable

Multitasking

Teamwork

Phone sales

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday

Are you motivated, competitive, and eager to build a successful career in sales? Express Logistics is looking for driven individuals who want to learn, grow, and develop a career in the transportation and logistics industry.

No logistics experience? No problem. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

What You'll Do

• You'll spend your first 90 days in ELI University! Our training blends traditional classroom learning with side-by-side, hands-on experience right on the floor.
• Make outbound cold calls to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships that grow over time.
• Learn how to coordinate freight shipments and provide transportation solutions for customers.
• Identify, qualify, and generate new business opportunities to achieve individual and team sales goals.
• Negotiate rates and develop customized freight solutions for customers.
• Manage leads, follow up consistently, and expand your book of business.
• Analyze customer transportation needs, pricing, and logistics requirements.
• Work closely with carriers, shippers, and receivers to ensure successful freight movements.
• Participate in ongoing training focused on sales techniques, industry knowledge, and company systems.
• The above responsibilities and additional duties may vary as assigned.

Why Join Express Logistics?

• Competitive starting base pay.
• Eligible for commission earnings after 90 days.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing company.
• Supportive team environment focused on professional development.
• Opportunity to build lasting customer relationships and directly impact your earning potential.
• We are a small company, but we offer a benefit package like a big company: medical, dental, vision, PTO, 8.5 paid holidays, flex spending, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, 401k, human and pet bereavement and maternity/paternity leave.

If you're looking for a career where hard work, persistence, and a positive attitude are rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary education is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated, coachable, and eager to learn.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency and confidence using the phone as a primary sales tool.