Now Hiring - CDL 1000 - Transportation And Logistics Sales Associate Position in Chicago, IL

Full description of the position

Why CDL?

CDL1000 is building the most impactful and efficient carrier interaction model in the freight industry. Our team ensures that all customers are serviced to the highest level on every shipment. We are solving capacity issues, partnering with the top fleets in transportation and building a vast network of capacity across all modes of transportation.

We aim to simplify logistics with technology while providing cost-effective solutions that raise the bar on the future of logistics globally.

What will I do in this Role?

Customer Sales will be the face of the company providing growth through the business and making new relationships with clients while helping maintaining existing relationships with long standing clients.

Some of the specific job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Cold calling and lead new growth opportunities for the business
• Understand different companies needs and priorities as it pertains to what we provide by gathering data from leads and use given metrics to qualify opportunities.
• Conduct calls or meetings to discuss contract logistics sales executives.
• Be discreet and intelligent while negotiating rates and services over the phone.
• Be able to use CRM systems to organize and track activity and be able to complete weekly reports.
• Aggressively hit sales targets.
• Support with customer on-boarding for new accounts; relationship transition from Business Development Team to Operations Team.

Qualifications:

• 3PL Client Sales experience required
• Strong communication skills in a business environment
• Ability to maintain and grow business with a new or existing client
• Ability to adapt at a fast-paced rate with a rapidly growing company
• Ability to work with Account Managers in driving a great overall customer experience
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office, Google, and other systems
• Ability to respond to 50+ emails and or calls

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60534: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Cold calling: 1 year (Preferred)
• 3PL Sales: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person