What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Cadet position at Mainfreight Americas?
Not looking for average? Neither are we.
Why Mainfreight
Mainfreight started with one truck in New Zealand in 1978. Today, we’re a $4B international supply chain company with 300 branches, but we still operate with the mindset of a small, driven team.
We back people with attitude, grit, and ambition, and give them the opportunity to build a real career fast.
The Opportunity
This is an entry level business development role built for someone who wants more than just a job.
You’ll spend 6-12 months learning about the business from the ground up working across operations and the warehouse, so you understand how to sell real solutions, not just services.
As you grow, you’ll take ownership of developing new business, managing relationships, and driving revenue.
What You’ll Do
- Promote our asset based LTL transportation solutions in the Houston market
- Build and manage a sales pipeline through prospecting, networking, and referrals
- Identify opportunities, qualify leads, and support closing new businesses
- Partner with internal teams to develop tailored customer solutions and SOPs
- Help onboard new clients and maintain strong, long term relationships
- Contribute to a high energy, team-driven sales environment
Who You Are
- Hungry and competitive with a strong desire to succeed
- Positive, coachable, and solutions focused
- Confident communicator who can build relationships at all levels
- Driven to take ownership and think like a business owner
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; less than 2 years’ experience
- Ready to learn the business from the ground up
What We Offer
- A clear path into a long-term sales career
- Hands on training across operations and sales
- High autonomy and real responsibility early on
- Strong mentorship from local and national leadership
- A team culture where everyone is aligned and pushing to win
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive base salary
- Car allowance, fuel, and business expenses (as you progress)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Team lunches, quarterly events, and annual sales conference
- Global career opportunities across 300 locations
- A work environment that balances performance with a fun, team first culture in Houston
The Bottom Line
We don’t hire for a role; we hire for potential.
If you’re driven, adaptable, and ready to build something meaningful,
Mainfreight is where you prove it.
Apply now. Bring the energy. Build your future.