Sales Executive - Freight & Logistics in Eagan

Date Posted: Friday, November 14, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A rapidly expanding, broker-led 3PL provider is seeking an experienced Transportation Sales Executive to drive new business and grow strategic customer relationships. This is a high-impact sales role offering strong operational support, autonomy, and long-term advancement potential.

About the Company

This organization is built and led by professionals with real freight brokerage backgrounds, giving sales producers the support and flexibility they need to win. The company provides full sales and operations backing so you can focus on building relationships and growing your book. High performers can earn additional flexibility, including the ability to work remotely over time.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for generating new business, expanding customer accounts, and providing customized logistics solutions across multiple modes of transportation. This position is ideal for a hunter who understands freight, has a proven converting book, and wants a platform that removes obstacles and rewards performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect, pursue, and secure new business across TL, LTL, Temp Control, IMDL, Flatbed, Ocean, and Air

• Manage customer relationships as the primary point of contact

• Develop tailored pricing and logistics solutions to win and retain business

• Collaborate with operations and carrier partners to ensure on-time, compliant deliveries

• Maintain an active pipeline, forecast activity, and identify growth opportunities

• Contribute to sales planning, customer strategy, and relationship development

• Travel as needed for key customer meetings and engagement

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of logistics or transportation sales experience

• Experience in 3PL sales and operations or asset-based trucking operations and sales

• A proven converting book of business

• Strong understanding of freight movement and end-to-end logistics

• Track record of building and maintaining strong customer relationships

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office

• College degree or equivalent experience

What’s in It for You

• Competitive base compensation

Uncapped commission

• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, accident/disability)

401(k)

• PTO, personal days, and sick days

• On-site or hybrid options, with potential to earn remote flexibility

• Clear growth potential up to VP of Sales

• Strong operational support so you can focus on selling

If you’re a driven logistics sales professional looking for a platform designed for high performers, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.