OVERVIEW
Our client, a family-owned and growing freight brokerage company, is seeking an energetic and driven Territory Sales Representative for their Baton Rouge, LA office. This is a full-time, direct-hire position offering a competitive base salary and uncapped commission.
This role is ideal for someone with 1–2 years of relevant experience, especially those familiar with outbound calling, client relationship building, and logistics or transportation services. The hiring manager is local to the Baton Rouge market and will provide structured training and ongoing support.
You’ll join an established team and play an essential role in driving new business, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting daily sales operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct daily outbound sales outreach (calls, emails, prospecting) to commercial customers
- Handle inbound customer inquiries and identify opportunities for additional business
- Prepare quotes, renewals, and pricing for transportation services
- Enter orders, track shipments, and coordinate details with internal operations
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent follow?up
- Collaborate with the sales team on strategy, lead generation, and territory growth
- Run weekly sales activity reports and communicate updates to leadership
- Work onsite in the Baton Rouge office, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1–2 years of relevant cold calling / inside sales experience required
- Logistics/transportation industry experience strongly preferred
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- CRM experience preferred
- Must successfully complete background check and drug screening per company guidelines
PAY & BENEFITS
- $50,000 base salary with commission opportunities
- First-year earning potential of $70,000+
- Direct Primary Care (DPC) health benefit package plus $200 monthly health insurance stipend
- PTO and paid holidays
