Job Description

Carrier Sales Representative - Tinley Park, IL

Who You Are

You don't need logistics experience—we'll teach you that. What we're looking for is someone who's competitive, resilient, and excited to build a career where your effort directly impacts your success.

Whether you're coming from sales, athletics, hospitality, retail, customer service, or another fast-paced environment, if you enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and working toward goals, you'll fit right in. You take ownership of your work, thrive in a team environment, and are motivated by opportunities to learn, grow, and win.

What You'll Do

As a Carrier Sales Representative, you'll be the connection between Circle Logistics and our carrier partners. You'll negotiate freight rates, coordinate shipments, solve transportation challenges, and build strong carrier relationships that keep freight moving efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate competitive freight rates with carriers.
• Build and maintain a reliable carrier network.
• Manage shipments from pickup through delivery while ensuring exceptional service.
• Troubleshoot transportation issues and resolve challenges with urgency.
• Monitor market trends, freight lanes, and pricing.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver our No-Fail Service commitment.
• Qualify carriers to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Meet and exceed monthly performance goals.
• Communicate professionally with carriers, customers, and internal teams.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, athletics, or another fast-paced, goal-oriented environment is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to think quickly, solve problems, and adapt in a fast-moving environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable multitasking and prioritizing competing responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel.
• Flexibility to support transportation needs outside standard business hours when needed.
• Competitive mindset, strong work ethic, and a desire to continuously learn and grow.

Why Circle Logistics?

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
• Comprehensive onboarding and hands-on training
• Clear career advancement opportunities—we promote from within
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, PTO and 401(k)
• Collaborative, high-energy culture where hard work is recognized and rewarded

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.