Sales Director

Our client, a Chicago-based, non-asset 3PL is hiring a Director of Sales to lead its sales team and personally close major accounts. The company has been in business 14 years, does about $70M in revenue with 22 people, and is targeting close to $100M next year. Ownership is on the table for the right person.RoleLead and grow a team of 5 reps, with authority to hireWin new enterprise business through prospecting, networking, and referralsBuild a repeatable sales process with clear goals, KPIs, and activity standardsWork with Operations and Carrier Sales on capacity, pricing, and deliveryRequirements5+ years selling in freight brokerage, 3PL, or transportationExperience building and managing a sales teamA track record of new business winsAn owner’s mindset and comfort in a small, entrepreneurial companyBenefitsBCBS medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 3% match, PTO, and paid holidays.Full time in Chicago.Pertaining to: Freight Brokerage, Freight Services, Freight Coordination, Cargo Delivery, Transport Logistics, Logistics Management, Transportation Services, Brokerage for Transportation, Trucking Industry, Trucking Brokerage Services, Full Truckload Brokerage, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Solutions, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), External Logistics, Shipping Services, Non-Asset-Based Logistics, Independent Freight Brokerage, Over-the-Road (OTR) Transport, Tanker Freight, Bulk Freight, Heavy Hauling, Hopper Freight, Specialized Freight, Oversized Loads, Special Permit Hauling, Liquid Bulk Transport, Dry Bulk Transport, Business Development Strategies, Networking Outreach, Cold Outreach, Revenue Expansion, Rate Negotiation, Customer Relations, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Growth Strategies, Enterprise Solutions, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Prospecting, Client Acquisition, Relationship Management, Self-Sufficient Contributor, Collaborative Team Member, Independent Worker, and Individual Performer.