Customer Sales Representative

Posted Yesterday
Be an Early Applicant
Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Transportation
The Role
Entry-level sales role focused on prospecting and developing customer relationships for truckload, temperature-controlled freight across the U.S. and Canada. Support shipment execution, hit activity KPIs, use company tools, and follow structured sales training while building a pipeline through phone, email, and LinkedIn.
Summary Generated by Built In

Why OTR?

OTR Transportation sets itself apart as more than just a logistics company; we're a dedicated team committed to providing customized over-the-road shipping solutions, with a special focus on temperature-controlled and time sensitive freight. Our expertise allows clients to concentrate on their core business, while we ensure their shipping needs are met with precision.

Our strength lies in our skilled professionals, who bring innovation and excellence to every aspect of our services. This dedication makes us a trusted partner in the logistics industry, adept at meeting the unique challenges of temperature-controlled transportation. We help our clients achieve their objectives by delivering flexible, reliable, and specialized shipping solutions.

The Role:

We’re looking for an Entry-Level Client Sales Executive to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll learn how to prospect for new business, build customer relationships, and support the management of a developing book of freight customers across the U.S. and Canada.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is competitive, coachable, and excited to grow in a high-energy sales environment.

What You’ll do:

  • Build and develop customer relationships through outbound prospecting and daily client communication
  • Support truckload freight sales with a focus on reliability and strong service
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure smooth shipment execution and positive customer experiences
  • Work toward and exceed activity and performance KPIs (calls, shipments, tracking, etc.)
  • Learn and use OTR’s technology and tools to make informed decisions
  • Grow your pipeline using phone, email, LinkedIn, and other outreach methods
  • Follow our structured sales training program while developing your own sales style

Experience/Qualifications:

  • 0–2 years of sales, customer service, or related experience (logistics experience is a plus but not required)
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Highly motivated, competitive, and resilient mindset
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
  • Coachable with a strong desire to build a career in sales and logistics

Benefits at OTR:

  • Competitive, uncapped, commission structure
  • Complete benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Free lunch on Fridays
  • Wellness benefits
  • Being a part of an exciting, growing team

Skills Required

  • 0-2 years of sales, customer service, or related experience
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Highly motivated, competitive, and resilient mindset
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Coachable with desire to build a career in sales and logistics
  • Logistics experience
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
50 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

We provide customizable logistics solutions that empower our customers to focus on their core business while we automate their freight procurement needs. The combination of our brokerage team, asset-based logistics division, and cutting-edge technology uniquely position us to deliver top-notch freight solutions at a cost that few can compete with.

Gallery

Gallery

Similar Jobs

2020 Companies Logo 2020 Companies

Sales Representative

Agency • Marketing Tech • Retail • Sales • Analytics
In-Office
East Peoria, IL, USA
9500 Employees
19-19 Hourly

Zscaler Logo Zscaler

Senior Manager, Data Engineering

Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
USA
8697 Employees
196K-245K Annually

FourKites Logo FourKites

Account Executive

Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Logistics • Machine Learning • Software • Transportation
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
USA
475 Employees
140K-170K Annually

Zoro Logo Zoro

Product Manager

eCommerce • Information Technology • Retail • Industrial
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
620 Employees
96K-159K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Air Space Intelligence Thumbnail
Transportation • Software • Machine Learning • Logistics • Defense • Artificial Intelligence • Aerospace
Boston , Massachusetts
150 Employees
Blissway Thumbnail
Computer Vision • Fintech • Hardware • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Transportation
Denver, CO
24 Employees
Toro TMS Thumbnail
Cloud • Enterprise Web • Sales • Software • Transportation
Chicago, IL
80 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account