Sales Associate

EXPRESS LOGISTICS, INC. • Urbandale, IA

1d • $43,000 - $46,000 • 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. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed, even if you don't have prior logistics experience. This role offers a competitive starting salary with commission opportunities after 90 days, and a chance to build a successful career in sales.

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

• Spend the first 90 days in ELI University, with training blending traditional classroom learning with hands-on experience.
• Make outbound cold calls to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships that grow over time.
• Learn 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.
• 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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