Now Hiring - Sales Representative Entry Level - August Grads in Birmingham, AL

About the role:
As a Sales Representative for TQL Birmingham, you will build your own book of business while handling your customer’s transportation needs 24/7/365. This means you’re the single point of contact to get the job done right the first time, every time. You will take on an entrepreneurial role as you grow your account and eventually build a team all while being backed by a multi-billion-dollar logistics company helping you succeed. If you’re a problem-solver, quick decision maker, and have the drive for financial freedom, then this is the sales career for you. There’s no secret to our success, we invest in our people and our technology while delivering the best customer service in the business. Ready to get started?
What’s in it for you:

• $40,000 base salary with uncapped commission
• 26-week paid training and mentoring program
• Health, Dental and Vision coverage to best fit your needs, including a plan that takes $0 out of your paycheck + 401(k) with company match
• Experience working for an industry-leading company with 25+ years in business and 9,000+ employees
• Optional paid relocation to TQL's HQ in Cincinnati, OH with TQL’s Fast Track Sales Program
• Career advancement opportunities with 75% of our sales managers promoted from within
• We win wherever we go - Voted a* Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (2023)* and Forbes America’s Best Employers (2022)

What you'll be doing:

• Make calls to establish relationships and build your book of business from the ground up
• Sell and close new and existing customers to move their freight
• Negotiate price with shippers and carriers
• Manage daily shipments, resolving issues, to ensure pickup and delivery is on time, 24/7/365
• Be honest and proactive in all your communications - internally and externally

What you need:

• No specific major is required to succeed
• Available to work full-time in-office, experiencing our award-winning culture
• The determination to work harder than anyone you know
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to handle conflict
• The ability to work with the latest technologies
• An obsession for great customer service

TQL embraces an inclusive and diverse community, where employees are encouraged to find their place on their team and throughout the company. Through Employee Resource Groups, professional development and opportunities to contribute to non-profits and sustainability efforts, there’s a place for everyone at TQL.
Where you'll be: 880 Montclair Rd., Suite 425 Birmingham, AL 35213

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year