Senior Freight Sales Executive (Hunter Role)

Senior Freight Sales Executive (Hunter Role)

New Business Development | Revenue Owner | Uncapped Earnings

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Freight Sales Executive to drive immediate revenue growth through new business acquisition and expansion of existing shipper relationships.

This role is designed for proven sales hunters who have successfully built and managed a book of business and are looking to leverage their experience, network, and revenue-generating capabilities in a high-performance environment.

You will own the full sales cycle and are expected to contribute revenue quickly by leveraging existing relationships and developing new opportunities across Truckload (TL), LTL, and consolidation solutions.

What You Will Own

· Generate new revenue through existing relationships and new business development

· Leverage and expand an existing book of business (preferred)

· Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close and account growth

· Develop and execute a strategic territory and account plan

· Build and maintain a high-value pipeline of shipper opportunities

· Close complex deals and negotiate long-term agreements

· Expand wallet share within existing accounts

· Partner with operations and pricing to deliver competitive, scalable solutions

· Consistently meet or exceed aggressive revenue targets

What Success Looks Like

· Immediate pipeline generation within first 30–60 days

· Revenue contribution within first 90–120 days

· Strong conversion of existing relationships into active business

· Consistent growth of book of business over time

· High activity levels in outbound prospecting and deal closing

What We Are Looking For

· 5–10 years of freight brokerage / logistics sales experience

· Proven track record of closing new business and generating revenue

· Demonstrated success managing $500K to $2M in annual book of business

· Strong network of shipper relationships (preferred)

· Experience selling TL, LTL, and/or consolidation solutions

· Ability to operate independently with full ownership of results

· Strong negotiation, consultative selling, and relationship management skills

· High-performance mindset with a focus on results and accountability

Preferred:

· Transferable or re-developable book of business

· Experience working with mid-market enterprise shippers

· Background in high-growth or performance-driven sales environments

Why This Role Is Different

We provide a platform that enables top performers to win and grow:

· Asset-based capacity and brokerage capabilities

· Retail consolidation solutions (Target, Walgreens, etc.)

· Dedicated pricing and operational support

· Ability to sell solutions, not just rates

Compensation and Earnings

· Base salary: $100K Flexible, with the ability to offer a higher base for candidates with proven revenue generation and an established book of business.

· Uncapped commission structure tied directly to revenue performance

· High earning potential for top performers

· Opportunity for accelerated earnings based on early revenue contribution

Location

· Based in Bolingbrook, IL (in-office)

· Hybrid flexibility after onboarding period

· Candidates must reside within commuting distance