TRANSPORTATON SALES EXECUTIVE/Broker
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SALES EXECUTIVE - TRANSPORTATION / SPECIALIZED FREIGHT
San Antonio, TX | Hybrid | $115,000-$125,000+ Base Salary DOE
About the Role
A well-established transportation company seeks an experienced Sales Executive for its growing team in San Antonio, Texas. This role is for a proven transportation salesperson with existing customer relationships and a transferable book of business. The ideal candidate understands the industry, can develop and retain shipper relationships, and can bring established business to the company. This is not an entry-level position.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business through existing relationships and industry contacts.
- Grow and manage an established customer base.
- Identify opportunities for additional lanes, services, and transportation solutions.
- Build long-term relationships with shippers and decision-makers.
- Develop proposals, negotiate pricing, and close new business.
- Partner with operations to ensure customers receive excellent service.
- Monitor customer needs, market conditions, and opportunities for growth.
- Represent the company professionally with customers and prospects.
- Continue expanding your network and building revenue.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proven success selling transportation and logistics services.
- Existing customer relationships and a transferable book of business required.
- Strong network of shippers, manufacturers, industrial companies, or other transportation customers.
- Experience selling specialized transportation is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of flatbed, heavy haul, hot shot, oversize/overweight, specialized freight, or similar transportation services is a strong plus.
- Ability to identify opportunities, develop relationships, negotiate rates, and close business.
- Strong understanding of transportation pricing, capacity, service requirements, and customer expectations.
- Entrepreneurial sales mentality with the ability to manage and grow a book of business.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Compensation & Work Environment
- Base salary: $115,000-$125,000 plus aggressive sales commissions.
- Higher base may be available depending on the size and quality of your transferable book of business.
- Hybrid position based in San Antonio, TX.
- Expected to report to the office several days per week, with flexibility to be in the field meeting with customers and prospects.
- Compensation package designed for an experienced transportation sales professional.