Sales Executive – Drayage & Intermodal

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job 11796
  • Salary: $60,000$85,000
Our client doesn’t just move freight — they move businesses forward. As a specialized logistics provider with a strong focus on refrigerated transportation and cold chain logistics, they are committed to offering fast, flexible, and reliable freight solutions across the United States. From perishable goods to time-critical deliveries, they ensure that every shipment arrives on time, in optimal condition, and with full transparency. With years of hands-on industry experience and a growing network of carriers, our client has become a trusted partner for food, pharmaceutical, retail, and manufacturing supply chains that can’t afford delays or compromises.

Sales Executive – Drayage and Intermodal

Job Type: Full-time; Remote

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, manage, and grow drayage customer accounts.
  • Quote, negotiate, and close port drayage and intermodal shipments.
  • Ensure healthy profit margins on every load.
  • Coordinate with dispatch and operations teams for smooth execution.
  • Maintain consistent communication and provide strong customer service.
  • Identify new business opportunities in major port markets.
  • Provide weekly updates on sales activity, pipeline, and customer development.
 
Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of drayage or intermodal sales experience.
  • Strong understanding of UIIA, TWIC, port appointment systems, Pier Pass, overweight permits, and chassis rules.
  • Knowledge of drayage pricing, margins, accessorial, per diem, and port fees.
  • Proven ability to work independently and meet revenue targets.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills.

This position offers a competitive base salary. 

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