Looking for a growing industry to start your career?

Do you have what it takes to combine technology with great customer service to be successful?

Do you have great problem solving skills, know that the effort you put in will produce results – here is your chance!

Join the highly energetic team of one of the fastest growing companies in Chicago and in the logistics industry!

Optimal Freight, where we deliver the goods! We deliver them on time, intact, at competitive prices - all while responding to the curves logistics professionals face every day. At Optimal Freight, we match shippers’ freight with carriers’ trucks in a way that creates value for both. This is done by building relationships, and utilizing robust proprietary technology.

We currently seek results-driven, sales minded individuals to join our Team and help chart a course of growth and success.

What a day would look like:

• Having to find a truck in less than an hour with the potential of making a lot of money.

• Dealing with different challenges every day, whether it’s trying to close a new customer, figure out pricing for a bid or recovering a load we lost a carrier on.

• Prioritizing. You have to be able to determine what issues need urgent attention and what items can be put off. When a customer calls and needs a load picked up today and it’s already 1pm that becomes your top priority. Customers asking for quotes for loads shipping the next day can wait.

• Working in an industry that is constantly changing. You have to deal with many issues on a daily basis-this keeps the job interesting and from getting monotonous.

As one of our team member Steve describes, working at Optimal Freight, “you get to be part of a fast-paced and competitive environment which is what I enjoy the most. You are continuously competing against other brokers and carriers, and when you land a customer or get your first shipment, it’s really fulfilling and rewarding. The higher your book of business, the more money you’ll make, and it all depends on how hard you work.”

Are you ready to launch your career in Sales? Are you a high energy and enthusiastic team player with the desire to join a growing company? Are you interested in making an impact at the ground level every single day? Optimal Freight is looking to add to our team, here is your chance to learn the fundamentals needed to shape the career you’ve always dreamed of.

Optimal Freight is an asset based brokerage company, providing shippers across North America a combination of a dedicated truck capacity and technologically advanced freight brokerage solutions.

As a Carrier Sales Representative at Optimal Freight, you will play a key role in helping our customers move their freight in the most cost-effective way by developing relationships with a network of carriers. You will build your own portfolio of carrier accounts and manage your own book of business, all while being coached and mentored on the ever changing transportation industry.

Who are you?

• Ambitious individual who can adapt to change and multi-task efficiently • Finds solutions with the ability to resolve issues and convey a sense of urgency • Likes to sell with a competitive drive to succeed • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Confident with strong interpersonal skills and a true team player • Ability to build lasting relationships

High Energy,Motivated, Fast Learner, Sales Orientated, Ability to think on your feet

Why Optimal Freight?

Optimal Freight is the brokerage division of the industry leading asset based carrier, Transport America. We focus on exceptional service, achieved through identifying and exceeding the expectations of our customers. We offer solutions and support for our customers by leveraging our network of carrier partners and utilizing exclusive access to our assets through Transport America. • Casual and fun environment focused on teamwork • Extensive industry and technology training • Innovative sales mentorship and career development program • Competitive salary with uncapped commission structure • Comprehensive benefits package • 401(k) company match • Location in Ravenswood – close to Brown Line and Metra • Differentiated sales proposition as a multi-modal service provider offering customers both assets and brokerage solutions.

Our logistics team handles all modes of transportation including truckload (van/flatbed/reefer), partials, intermodal, LTL and specialized freight anywhere inbound or outbound throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Optimal Freight is the brokerage division of Transport America. We move freight from different destinations using a variety of carriers in a way that creates value for both using robust technology.