Sales Executive – Drayage & Intermodal

Chicago, Illinois

Direct Hire

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000

Our client doesn’t just move freight — they move businesses forward. As a specialized logistics provider with a strong focus on refrigerated transportation and cold chain logistics, they are committed to offering fast, flexible, and reliable freight solutions across the United States. From perishable goods to time-critical deliveries, they ensure that every shipment arrives on time, in optimal condition, and with full transparency. With years of hands-on industry experience and a growing network of carriers, our client has become a trusted partner for food, pharmaceutical, retail, and manufacturing supply chains that can’t afford delays or compromises.

Sales Executive – Drayage and Intermodal

Job Type: Full-time; Remote

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, manage, and grow drayage customer accounts.
  • Quote, negotiate, and close port drayage and intermodal shipments.
  • Ensure healthy profit margins on every load.
  • Coordinate with dispatch and operations teams for smooth execution.
  • Maintain consistent communication and provide strong customer service.
  • Identify new business opportunities in major port markets.
  • Provide weekly updates on sales activity, pipeline, and customer development.

 

Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of drayage or intermodal sales experience.
  • Strong understanding of UIIA, TWIC, port appointment systems, Pier Pass, overweight permits, and chassis rules.
  • Knowledge of drayage pricing, margins, accessorial, per diem, and port fees.
  • Proven ability to work independently and meet revenue targets.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
This position offers a competitive base salary. 

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Related To: Freight, Freight Brokerage, Freight Delivery, Transportation Logistics, Logistics, Transportation, Transportation Brokerage, Trucking, Trucking Brokerage, Truckload Brokerage, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Solutions, 3PL, Third Party Logistics, Shipping, Non-Asset, Non-Asset Brokerage, OTR, Intermodal, Drayage, Container Shipment, Container, Port Drayage, International Shipment, Port, Cargo, Rail, Domestic, lead generation, networking, cold calling, revenue growth, negotiate rates, customer service, RFP, RFQ, business development, enterprise, CRM, prospect, client development, client relationships, Independent Contributor, Team Player, Individual Contributor, IC

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