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Cradle to Grave Sales Executive

CS Recruiting
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026
Cradle to Grave Freight Broker

Our client is looking for a Cradle to Grave Freight Broker to join their expanding

team.

Job Type: Full-time/Work from home

Responsibilities

  • Research prospects on both the produce side of the business, as well as the freight side, and contact them to generate sales for the company.
  • The candidate will be responsible for growing a book of business, developing weekly load volume with customers, and procuring carriers to deliver those loads alongside our client’s carrier procurement team.
  • Manage the process end to end from procuring the load, procuring the truck handling the price negotiations, and ensuring accurate and timely submission of all administrative paperwork.
  • Maintain regular communication with customers to ensure on-time delivery and support handling any difficulties that could arise.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant industry experience as a Transportation Broker in produce and dry freight.
  • Experience and industry relationships with produce growers and/or trucking companies.
  • Understands the mechanics and technical aspects of brokering.
  • Strong understanding of contractual rules and regulations in the produce and freight transportation sectors.
  • Excellent communication skills are required.
  • Excellent sales skills are required.
  • Someone with an entrepreneurial spirit—proactive, innovative, and driven to take ownership and make an impact.

This position offers a competitive base salary.

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