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Logistics Sales Representative

Express Logistics, Inc.
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2027
Logistics Sales Representative

Des Moines Urbandale, IA

Description

Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday


Are you motivated, competitive, and eager to build a successful career in sales? Express Logistics is looking for driven individuals who want to learn, grow, and develop a career in the transportation and logistics industry.


No logistics experience? No problem. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

What You'll Do

  • You'll spend your first 90 days in ELI University! Our training blends traditional classroom learning with side-by-side, hands-on experience right on the floor.
  • Make outbound cold calls to identify and develop new business opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships that grow over time.
  • Learn how to coordinate freight shipments and provide transportation solutions for customers.
  • Identify, qualify, and generate new business opportunities to achieve individual and team sales goals.
  • Negotiate rates and develop customized freight solutions for customers.
  • Manage leads, follow up consistently, and expand your book of business.
  • Analyze customer transportation needs, pricing, and logistics requirements.
  • Work closely with carriers, shippers, and receivers to ensure successful freight movements.
  • Participate in ongoing training focused on sales techniques, industry knowledge, and company systems.
  • The above responsibilities and additional duties may vary as assigned.

Why Join Express Logistics?

  • Competitive starting base pay.
  • Eligible for commission earnings after 90 days.
  • Comprehensive paid training program.
  • Career growth opportunities within a growing company.
  • Supportive team environment focused on professional development.
  • Opportunity to build lasting customer relationships and directly impact your earning potential.
  • We are a small company, but we offer a benefit package like a big company: medical, dental, vision, PTO, 8.5 paid holidays, flex spending, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, 401k, human and pet bereavement and maternity/paternity leave.

If you're looking for a career where hard work, persistence, and a positive attitude are rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Post-secondary education is preferred but not required.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Self-motivated, coachable, and eager to learn.
  • Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic computer proficiency and confidence using the phone as a primary sales tool.


An Equal Opportunity Employer

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