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Temperature-Controlled Logistics Sales Executive

CS Recruiting
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2026
Temperature-Controlled Logistics Sales Executive

Job Type: Full-time; Remote

Responsibilities

  • Prospect, onboard, and build relationships with enterprise-level food and beverage accounts.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring responsive communication and a positive client experience.
  • Partner with executive leadership in sales strategy discussions and business development planning.
  • Visit customers and prospects to develop business and strengthen relationships, both at the company's direction and at your discretion.
  • Attend industry trade shows, networking events, and conferences as requested.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure a smooth account transition once new clients are onboarded.
  • Maintain detailed records of customer interactions, sales activity, and performance metrics.
  • Travel up to 40% of business days may be required.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of sales experience within logistics, transportation, or a related industry.
  • Proven success as a hunter, with a track record of securing new business and meeting or exceeding sales goals.
  • Strong knowledge of the food and beverage sector, particularly in refrigerated (reefer) transportation.
  • Experience with commodities such as meat, dairy, ice cream, cheese, chocolate, produce, and other high-value perishables is preferred.
  • Background in truckload (TL) or reefer LTL sales; brokerage reefer experience also considered a strong fit.
  • Understanding of enterprise-level client needs and sales cycles.
  • Skilled in relationship building, customer communication, and strategic selling.
  • Self-motivated and driven to succeed in a competitive, fast-paced environment.

This position offers a competitive base salary.

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