Customer Sales Representative

Fort Freight•Roosevelt Park, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fort Freight is seeking a driven Sales Representative to help expand our customer base and support continued business growth. This position focuses on developing new relationships, identifying transportation opportunities, and converting prospects into long-term customers. If you’re driven, competitive, and energized by the challenge of turning conversations into opportunities, this role offers the chance to advance your sales career and make an immediate impact at a growing company.

Requirements

1+ year of sales or business development in transportation, supply chain, or logistics brokerage required.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Comfortable initiating conversations and conducting outbound prospecting.
Self-motivated, competitive, and goal-oriented.
Strong organization and follow-through.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue prospective customers to build a book of business
Build a consistent pipeline through phone outreach, email, referrals, networking, and other prospecting efforts
Develop relationships with shippers that foster long-term relationships and growth
Work together with internal operations teams and carrier sales to support service and profitability
Negotiate pricing and service terms while supporting business growth
Maintain accurate prospect, customer, and sales activity within company systems