TMC Transportation is one of the nation's largest privately-held flatbed carriers. We strive to provide the highest quality customer service in the industry. If you're seeking a career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and respect for all employees, then join us! At TMC, we're committed to excellence in everything we do.

TMC Offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Ownership - ESOP!

TMC Transportation has an immediate opening for a Logistics Sales Representative working out of our corporate office in Des Moines, IA.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of this position is selling customer freight solutions. This individual will be responsible for a high volume of customer interactions, including prospecting, cold-calling, closing deals and account management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

• Initiate sales and marketing calls to prospective or current clients
• Prospect for leads to build a pipeline, including heavy cold-calling
• Manage accounts to retain existing relationships
• Succeed at heavy price and service negotiation with customers and carriers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Previous transportation brokerage/sales experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven successful sales experience in telephone sales, personal selling, and customer service
• Proficiency with MS Office software; experience with Sales Automation, Customer Relationship Management or web based software programs
• Ability to execute a vision, manages multiple priorities, and achieves results
• Outgoing personality with expertise at developing relationships (i.e., a "people person")