Sales Associate

Express Logistics • Urbandale, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Express Logistics is looking for driven individuals who want to learn, grow, and develop a career in the transportation and logistics industry. No logistics experience? No problem. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed. You'll spend your first 90 days in ELI University! Our training blends traditional classroom learning with side-by-side, hands-on experience right on the floor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated, coachable, and eager to learn.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency and confidence using the phone as a primary sales tool.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound cold calls to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships that grow over time.
• Learn how to coordinate freight shipments and provide transportation solutions for customers.
• Identify, qualify, and generate new business opportunities to achieve individual and team sales goals.
• Negotiate rates and develop customized freight solutions for customers.
• Manage leads, follow up consistently, and expand your book of business.
• Analyze customer transportation needs, pricing, and logistics requirements.
• Work closely with carriers, shippers, and receivers to ensure successful freight movements.
• Participate in ongoing training focused on sales techniques, industry knowledge, and company systems.

Benefits

• Competitive starting base pay.
• Eligible for commission earnings after 90 days.
• Comprehensive paid training program.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing company.
• Supportive team environment focused on professional development.
• Opportunity to build lasting customer relationships and directly impact your earning potential.
• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• 8.5 paid holidays
• flex spending
• short term disability
• long term disability
• life insurance
• 401k
• human and pet bereavement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED