Outside Sales Representative

Supply Chain Solutions Corp; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Free catered lunches

Friday beer cart

Regular social events

Sponsored tickets for Tommie games

Job summary

Supply Chain Solutions Corp is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. This role involves building strategic partnerships with shippers and logistics managers, driving growth through networking and client visits while providing tailored logistics solutions.

Ideal candidates will have solid sales skills, a high school diploma, and experience in logistics or transportation. Supply Chain Solutions is recognized as one of Minnesota's Great Workplaces, offering a supportive environment with unique perks like catered lunches and regular events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in account development or outside sales preferred.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, freight or transportation industry required.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth through networking and client visits.
• Develop tailored logistics solutions for customers.
• Manage accounts with excellent service.
• Prepare pricing proposals and new initiatives.
• Document sales activities and client interactions.

Skills

Sales skills

Teamwork skills

Adaptability

Communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Are you a natural relationship-builder who loves the challenge of opening new doors? Supply Chain Solutions is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to drive growth by building strategic partnerships with shippers and logistics managers who want to optimize their freight operations.

This role isn’t an ordinary desk job. It involves real field work: visiting customers on-site, understanding their supply chain challenges, and introducing them to solutions that actually move their business forward. You'll develop consultative relationships, close deals, and grow existing accounts.

What You'll Do

• Drive growth through active networking, cold calling, and scheduled client visits.
• Develop tailored logistics solutions for new and existing customers using a consultative sales approach.
• Manage current accounts through excellent service and regular on-site visits.
• Prepare and deliver pricing proposals and roll out new customer initiatives.
• Document all sales activities, client interactions, and pipeline progress in company systems.

Qualifications

• Solid sales skills and ability to uncover effective customer solutions.
• Solid teamwork skills.
• Shows initiative – engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities.
• Very adaptable – responds effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and Power Point skills.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of previous account development, outside sales or relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, freight and/or transportation industry.

Why Supply Chain Solutions is Different

Supply Chain Solutions isn't just another logistics company. We're recognized as one of Minnesota's Great Workplaces by Twin Cities Business Magazine, and here's why:

We Actually Care About Our People

• On-site fitness center - We invest in your health.
• Thursday lunches - Free, catered food every week (our way of saying thanks).
• Friday beer cart - Yes, it's real. A cold one at the end of the week to unwind.
• Regular events - Happy hours, charity events, holiday parties where people actually want to show up.
• Tommie fan? SCS is a proud sponsor of Tommie Athletics offering occasional tickets to employees for Tommie games.