Sales Executive

RJ Logistics; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Vision, Dental, Life, Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid New Parent Leave

Retirement plan with company match

Hybrid schedule - remote Fridays

Job summary

A leading logistics company located in Chicago is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to drive growth through new business opportunities. This role involves prospecting, managing customer relationships, and quoting freight services. The ideal candidate excels in communication and collaboration, fostering positive client experiences. Employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and a hybrid work schedule. Join a team that values personal growth and success in the dynamic supply chain industry.

Qualifications

• Experience with prospecting and generating new business.
• Ability to manage customer accounts and ensure satisfaction.
• Strong communication skills for quoting and customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cold calls and outreach to generate new business.
• Oversee daily freight operations and resolve issues.
• Provide accurate freight quotes while maintaining compliance.

Skills

Sales prospecting

Customer management

Freight quoting

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

TMS systems

Job description

Are you on the search for a rewarding career that is passionate about delivering positive experiences? We invite you to join our dynamic team. At RJ Logistics, our people drive our success - we prioritize our team members and nurture our external relationships to execute exceptional solutions in the complex supply chain industry. We work each day to set a new standard, challenge the status quo, to provide innovative solutions while creating opportunities for career and personal growth for all who join us on this journey.

The Sales Executive is responsible for driving growth through new business opportunities by contacting and qualifying potential customers. This position is responsible for communication, quoting, operating, maintaining, and growing their assigned accounts.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions

• Prospecting & Sales: Conduct cold calls, emails, and outreach to generate new business. Develop and manage leads through the full sales cycle.
• Customer Management: Oversee daily freight operations, ensuring customer satisfaction and timely issue resolution.
• Quoting & Contracts: Provide accurate freight quotes within target regions while maintaining profitability and compliance.
• Technology & Data: Utilize internal and external TMS systems to track shipments and maintain accurate records.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work cross-functionally with carrier sales, marketing, and operations to drive results.
• Other Duties: Support additional logistics and sales tasks as needed.

Our team members enjoy the following work perks

• Competitive Pay
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plans
• Vision, Dental, Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Critical Care, Accident Insurance plans
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Paid New Parent Leave
• Retirement plan with company match
• Shift Premium
• Hybrid schedule - remote Friday’s
• Awesome co-workers & culture!