Customer Sales Representative

About the Role Fort Freight is seeking a driven Sales Representative to help expand our customer base and support continued business growth. This position focuses on developing new relationships, identifying transportation opportunities, and converting prospects into long-term customers. If you’re driven, competitive, and energized by the challenge of turning conversations into opportunities, this role offers the chance to advance your sales career and make an immediate impact at a growing company. What Your Day Will Look Like: Identify and pursue prospective customers to build a book of businessBuild a consistent pipeline through phone outreach, email, referrals, networking, and other prospecting effortsDevelop relationships with shippers that foster long-term relationships and growthWork together with internal operations teams and carrier sales to support service and profitability Negotiate pricing and service terms while supporting business growthMaintain accurate prospect, customer, and sales activity within company systems What We're Looking For:4+ years of sales or business development in transportation, supply chain, or logistics brokerage required. Strong communication and relationship-building skills.Comfortable initiating conversations and conducting outbound prospecting.Self-motivated, competitive, and goal-oriented.Strong organization and follow-through.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.We prefer this position to be based onsite in our Muskegon, MI office, but we are also open to qualified remote candidates located within Michigan or within reasonable driving distance for occasional in-person collaboration. Why Join Fort?Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansCompany-paid disability and life insurance401K plansFlexible schedulePaid time off & company holidays Additional information:This is a non-exempt role under FLSA and is overtime eligible