Logisitcs Sales Executive, Business Development

Freight Sales Executive

We're seeking a driven Freight Sales Executive with a strong background in flatbed, open deck, or heavy haul - FTL/LTL Reefer -DRY VAN & LTL freight, and a proven ability to build and grow customer relationships. The ideal candidate has both the operational savvy to move freight efficiently and the sales drive to expand an established book of business in a fast-moving highly competitive logistics environment by utilizing our experienced operations staff by focusing on the customer's direct service needs to make the difference needed to gain and keep their business.

This is a performance-oriented opportunity for a sales professional who values autonomy, integrity, and partnership over corporate red tape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow customer relationships across flatbed, heavy haul, van, reefer FTL and LTL markets.
• Prospect and close new business through cold calls, networking, and face-to-face meetings.
• Negotiate competitive rates and secure profitable freight opportunities.
• Collaborate with dispatch, operations, and carrier partners to ensure seamless service.
• Maintain and expand a provable book of business with measurable results.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of proven success in freight brokerage or transportation sales.
• Demonstrated experience with flatbed, open deck, or heavy haul freight, van, Reefer FTL & LTL required, intermodal experience is an added plus.
• Active book of business (must be verifiable).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• No active non-compete agreement – eligible to onboard and sell immediately.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for logistics excellence.

What We Offer

• Competitive base + uncapped commissions.
• On Site to begin and earn the freedom of working Hybrid/Remote once trained in with operational support staff and moving freight.
• Opportunity to grow your business within a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Ready to bring your freight sales expertise and customer network to a team that values results and integrity? Apply today and let's move freight and create happy customers—together.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.