Sales Cadet

Mainfreight Americas; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Autonomy and responsibility early on

Mentorship from leadership

Team-focused, high-energy culture inCL

Job summary

Mainfreight Americas in Charlotte seeks an entry-level Business Development professional to learn the business from the ground up across operations and sales. You’ll promote asset-based LTL solutions, build a robust sales pipeline, and drive revenue by developing tailored customer solutions and strong client relationships.

You will gain hands-on training, autonomy, and mentorship from leaders as you grow into a role that values ownership and the ability to think like a business owner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Less than 2 years’ experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote asset-based LTL transportation solutions in the CLT market.
• Build and manage a sales pipeline through prospecting, networking, and referrals.
• Identify opportunities, qualify leads, and support closing new business.
• Partner with internal teams to develop tailored customer solutions and SOPs.
• Help onboard new clients and maintain strong, long-term relationships.

Skills

Hungry and competitive

Positive and coachable

Confident communicator

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Not looking for average? Neither are we.

Why Mainfreight

Mainfreight started with one truck in New Zealand in 1978. Today, we’re a $4B+ international supply chain company with 300+ branches, but we still operate with the mindset of a small, driven team.

We back people with attitude, grit, and ambition, and give them the opportunity to build a real career fast.

The Opportunity

This is an entry level business development role built for someone who wants more than just a job.

You’ll spend 6-12 months learning about the business from the ground up working across operations and the warehouse, so you understand how to sell real solutions, not just services.

As you grow, you’ll take ownership of developing new business, managing relationships, and driving revenue.

What You’ll Do

• Promote our asset based LTL transportation solutions in the CLT market
• Build and manage a sales pipeline through prospecting, networking, and referrals
• Identify opportunities, qualify leads, and support closing new businesses
• Partner with internal teams to develop tailored customer solutions and SOPs
• Help onboard new clients and maintain strong, long term relationships
• Contribute to a high energy, team-driven sales environment

Who You Are

• Hungry and competitive with a strong desire to succeed
• Positive, coachable, and solutions focused
• Confident communicator who can build relationships at all levels
• Driven to take ownership and think like a business owner
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; less than 2 years’ experience
• Ready to learn the business from the ground up

What We Offer

• Hands on training across operations and sales
• High autonomy and real responsibility early on
• Strong mentorship from local and national leadership
• A team culture where everyone is aligned and pushing to win
• Car allowance, fuel, and business expenses (as you progress)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Team lunches, quarterly events, and annual sales conference
• Global career opportunities across 300+ locations
• A work environment that balances performance with a fun, team first culture in CLT

The Bottom Line

We don’t hire for a role; we hire for potential.

If you’re driven, adaptable, and ready to build something meaningful,

Mainfreight is where you prove it.