Inside Sales Representative - Total Quality Logistics

About the role:

TQL is seeking motivated, high performing individuals to join our award-winning team. This is more than just a sales position; you'll establish relationships and leverage your negotiation skills to secure deals for freight transportation while managing customer shipments from pickup to delivery. No prior experience is necessary; our best in-class paid freight broker training and mentorship program will teach you everything you need to know about sales, logistics and supply chain management. Top applicants will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed. This is a great opportunity to build a successful career with an industry leader that offers an unmatched company culture, comprehensive benefits and significant opportunities for advancement.

What’s in it for you:

• $45,000 minimum salary with uncapped commission
• Average Year 2 - 3 earnings: $57,700 - $83,200
• Want to know what the top 20% earn? Ask your recruiter
• Health, dental and vision coverage with plan options
• 401(k) with company match
• Optional paid relocation to offices in the Greater Cincinnati area with TQL’s Fast Track Sales Program
• Outstanding career growth potential with a structured leadership track
• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (2023) and Forbes America’s Best Large Employers (2022)

What you'll do:

• Spend 26 weeks partnered with a successful freight broker to learn the business inside and out
• Make calls and establish relationships to build your client base
• Close new and existing customers
• Negotiate prices with customers and carriers
• Manage daily shipments and resolve issues to ensure timely pickup and delivery
• Provide proactive and honest communication, internally and externally

What you need:

• Availability to work full-time, 100% in-office
• Determination to outwork anyone
• Strong negotiation skills with the professionalism to handle conflict
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for exceptional customer service
• College degree preferred
• Military veterans encouraged to apply

Where you’ll be: 700 Butterfield Road, Suite 250, Lombard, IL 60148