Freight Sales

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Freight Sales Inside Sales Representative for an on-site opportunity in the Torrance and Redondo Beach, CA area. This role is ideal for a sales-driven logistics professional who enjoys developing new business, building strong client relationships, and creating customized freight solutions across domestic and international transportation modes.

This is a strong opportunity for a freight sales professional who wants to join a collaborative, team-oriented environment with supportive leadership, growth potential, and commission earning opportunity. The right candidate will bring a customer-focused mindset, strong follow-through, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced logistics and transportation setting.

Key Responsibilities

- Prospect and develop new business through outbound calls, emails, referrals, and ongoing client outreach.
- Build, manage, and maintain strong customer relationships with shippers and logistics clients.
- Prepare freight quotes for operations, negotiate rates, and close sales opportunities.
- Manage sales pipeline activity, customer follow-ups, and CRM documentation.
- Partner closely with operations to ensure accurate service delivery and a positive customer experience.
- Meet or exceed monthly sales, revenue, and profit goals.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience.
- Commission available as a bonus.
- Type: Temp to hire.
- Schedule: 100% on site.
- Location: Torrance, CA area.
- Upon permanent hire, the client offers a competitive base salary plus uncapped commission.
- Benefits package available upon permanent hire.
- Paid time off and holidays available upon permanent hire.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Generate new freight and logistics sales opportunities through active prospecting and relationship building.
- Develop customized freight solutions and prepare quotes in partnership with operations.
- Manage customer relationships, sales pipeline activity, and follow-up communication.
- Support revenue growth by meeting or exceeding monthly sales and profit goals.

- 2+ years of inside sales experience in freight, logistics, transportation, or a closely related field.
- Experience selling freight or logistics services is required.
- Existing client relationships or an established book of business is strongly valued.
- Strong communication, customer service, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to perform in a fast-paced sales environment.
- Proven ability to achieve sales goals and maintain consistent follow-up with prospects and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in freight forwarding or 3PL sales.
- Knowledge of LTL, FTL, van, flatbed, rail, air, and ocean freight.
- Experience supporting freight throughout the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and structured sales pipeline management.