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Customer Sales Representative (3PL/Brokerage)

WayFinder Logistics
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

Customer Sales Representative


JOB DESCRIPTION


WayFinder Logistics is a fast-growing, third-party logistics (3PL) company offering freight brokerage (non-asset-based transportation) services, including truckload, intermodal, flatbed, expedited, LTL, etc. 


WayFinder seeks a personable and highly organized Customer Facing Sales professional to join our team.


As a Customer Sales Representative, you’ll make a positive impact by developing your book of business including consultative customer selling; development of new clientele; and continuous knowledge of the market conditions.


Why WayFinder? — This is a ground-floor opportunity with experienced industry professionals, that includes an industry-leading, performance-based pay structure; WayFinder also puts emphasis on a family-oriented, culture-driven environment. [WayFinder offers competitive compensation and a general benefits package, including: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Disability, Life Insurance, 401k, as well as, several other benefits.]


 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


  • N/A at time of start


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Strategically develop new customers (lead generation, pricing, follow up) to increase company profitability
  • Prospect for leads and perform cold-calling to pipeline businesses
  • Pursue, build, and develop/maintain relationships with a focus on consistent revenue growth and account penetration
  • Create efficiencies for customers as a consultative logistics provider
  • Possess continuous/ongoing knowledge of market conditions, industry developments, and industry networking
  • Facilitate bids and RFPs, as well as, ability to spot quote
  • Composure and poise in a customer-centric environment
  • Maintain, grow and nurture a “book of business”


REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES


  • Solid communications skills with a positive and engaging personality
  • Motivation, strong work ethic, and an ability to learn quickly and problem solve
  • Proficiency in negotiating and multitasking
  • Capacity to be self-sufficient and a strong member of a cohesive team
  • Ability to add to a high-energy, fast-paced, and positive work environment
  • Enthusiasm fueled by individual sales and team success
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE


  • 8 years of sales experience within supply chain, logistics, transportation
  • Bachelor’s Degree heavily preferred
  • A blend of education and applied work experience may be considered


WORKPLACE & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


  • Ability to work from a WayFinder office as needed and upon request, consistent with the company hybrid work policy. In-Office work is required during the onboarding/training period. Thereafter, customer sales reps are expected to conduct in-office work 2 days per week.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

Salary : $70

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