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Carrier Sales Representative / Chicago, IL

Looking for a sales career in Chicago, Illinois? Ardent could be exactly what you’re looking for. As a Carrier Sales Representative, you will work in a fast-paced freight brokerage, helping move customers’ inventory cost-effectively by identifying, negotiating with, and managing carrier partnerships. Building strong relationships with carriers will help grow their business and yours. The Carrier Sales Representative role at Ardent is just the beginning of a long-term career in logistics sales.

What’s in it for you as a Carrier Sales Representative:

• $50,000 base salary + uncapped commission  
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Uncapped commission potential
• Clear career path with multiple advancement opportunities as the company grows

Responsibilities:

• Make outbound calls to drivers and transportation companies to determine availability
• Negotiate rates with shippers and carriers to secure the best possible pricing
• Manage daily shipments by accurately documenting details in the system and communicating to ensure on-time pickup and delivery
• Communicate proactively and honestly with customers and carriers to identify and resolve issues
• Provide top-tier customer service
• Develop new carrier relationships and grow existing partnerships

Skills:

• Confident decision-making abilities
• Ability to multitask by managing calls, emails, and messages while meeting daily goals
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and sales drive
• Basic computer proficiency
• Prior sales experience preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy sales environment

Ardent not only cares about its employees, customers, carriers, and drivers—we care about people worldwide. Be part of a team that participates in community givebacks across the country and around the globe. It’s rewarding to work for a company that does well by doing good.

Why Ardent?

Ardent is a leader in the transportation industry. Our fast-paced, energetic sales model and state-of-the-art technology empower motivated employees nationwide to coordinate thousands of truckload freight movements. Our commitment to unity, creativity, and effort sets us apart and allows us to consistently exceed expectations. This is a company people are proud to be part of—do you have what it takes?

Ardent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time
Base Salary: $50,000 plus commission

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

Work Location: In person – Chicago, Illinois

Requirements:

Job Tags

Base plus commission, Full time, Worldwide

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