Carrier Sales Representative - Intermodal
Compensation
$55k – $65k /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Carrier Sales Representative - Intermodal works onsite in Chicago, IL, for Forward Air. This full-time position offers a salary of $55,000–$65,000 per year plus commission and follows a Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM schedule. This role exists to develop and manage relationships with carriers to secure multimodal transportation capacity and support the successful movement of freight. The representative serves as a key contributor to revenue growth by sourcing capacity, negotiating rates, and ensuring on-time service execution.
What you'll do
- Develop and grow a network of carrier partners, build carrier relationships, prospect and cold call new carriers, negotiate competitive rates, utilize market intelligence, coordinate load coverage, monitor load status, and collaborate with internal teams.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- full-timeday shiftchicago il$55k-$65k/yrcarrier salesintermodalfreight brokeragelogisticssalesonsiteweekend requiredequal opportunity employer
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
Prior experience in freight brokerage, 3PL, transportation, sales, or customer service preferred.
About the employer
Forward Air is hiring for this role. Industry: Freight Transportation Arrangement. Sector: 48.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 48
- Industry
- Freight Transportation Arrangement
- Occupation code
- 41-4012.00
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