About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level inside sales role focused on logistics and transportation services. You will learn the business, build a client portfolio, and close sales using company-provided leads and tools. Day-to-day you’ll prospect, answer customer questions, negotiate pricing, and coordinate with internal operations to deliver solutions for shippers.

• Work as an Inside Sales / Sales Representative focused on logistics customers
• Cold call and follow up on provided industry leads
• Build and maintain a client portfolio and forecast pipelines
• Negotiate pricing and close deals while protecting margin
• Serve as a trusted advisor for customers’ freight and logistics challenges
• Coordinate with Logistics Coordinators to ensure customer service and execution
• Accurately update tracking and CRM systems throughout the day

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Responsibilities — First week, month, six months

First week

• Complete paid onboarding and classroom/phone training
• Learn transportation fundamentals and the company’s TMS
• Meet top-performing internal leaders and learn best practices
• Begin making calls and practicing pitch techniques

First month

• Continue prospecting and building a book of business
• Learn to negotiate rates and structure deals
• Resolve basic client service issues or escalate appropriately
• Maintain accurate records in the tracking system
• Accept coaching and demonstrate rapid improvement

First six months

• Serve as a reliable advisor to customers on logistics choices
• Collaborate with operations to scale customer load
• Pursue promotion and career-development opportunities
• Maintain strong market knowledge (rates, carriers, capacity)

First year and after

• Grow into higher-commission roles or leadership tracks based on performance
• Opportunity to write your own ticket — significant upside for top performers

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Pay & Benefits

Compensation and perks included in the original posting (listed here transparently):

• Starting base salary: USD $52,000 / year
• $1,000 signing bonus
• Uncapped commission (eligible beginning in training)
• Full medical, dental, and vision plan options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Tuition reimbursement and internal promotion track
• Sales contests, Chairman’s Club recognition, and other incentives
• Extensive sales & logistics training and supportive team culture

(Note: All salary and bonus amounts shown are those provided by the hiring client and are not fabricated by Careertakes.)

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Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a combination of drive, coachability, and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field — preferred but not required
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and persistence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable making outbound calls and handling objections
• High energy, adaptable, and entrepreneurial mindset
• Willingness to learn logistics and shipping industry fundamentals

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Tampa Palms, FL (on-site/in-office role unless otherwise noted by the hiring client)
• Employment type: FULL_TIME

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Careertakes for assistance. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.