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Carrier Sales Representative - Chicago

Echo Global Logistics · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The posting says money motivated. Tell me about something you worked hard for because the reward was worth it.

What they are checking: Whether their drive is real and sustained, which carries them through a demanding sales job.

Tell me about a time you built a relationship with someone who was skeptical of you at first.

What they are checking: Whether they can earn trust with owner-operators and dispatchers who get many broker calls a day.

Tell me about a time you had to multitask under pressure and still keep your details right.

What they are checking: Whether accuracy holds up when volume spikes, since a wrong address or rate costs real money.

What would you do

A load needs to move tomorrow and the carrier wants $400 more than your target. How do you negotiate?

What they are checking: Whether they negotiate using market data and relationship value without damaging a carrier they will need again.

A carrier you rely on is late for the third time this month. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they address service problems directly and protect the customer while keeping the network healthy.

You've got ten loads to cover by end of day and you're behind. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they triage by pickup time and difficulty, and ask for help before loads fall through.

How would you build relationships with internal sales reps to grow your book of business?

What they are checking: Whether they see internal partners as a source of volume and know how to earn their trust.

About the work

What do you think the carrier side of a brokerage does, and how is it different from the customer side?

What they are checking: Whether they understand they are buying capacity, not selling a service, and what that means day to day.

How would you find and vet a new carrier for a lane you've never covered?

What they are checking: Whether they think about safety, authority, insurance, and reliability, not just the cheapest rate.

How would you use data to decide whether a rate is fair for a lane?

What they are checking: Whether they can make informed buying decisions with data rather than guessing.

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The full job description

As published by Echo Global Logistics.

As a Carrier Development Representative, you are on the sourcing side of the brokerage, establishing relationships to provide cost-effective logistics solutions for Echo’s customers. You will develop strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. As you advance your sales skillset, there will be opportunity to take your career to the next level! Hiring for June 2027 Job Duties & Responsibilities: • Develop, establish and maintain relationships with carriers in the truckload marketplace • Identify, source and procure new carriers relationships • Establish internal relationships within Echo to expand your book of business • Manage carrier network to ensure accurate levels of service • Utilize data driven resources to make informed buying decisions • Navigate Echo’s proprietary software to manage daily operational load management tasks Skills & Qualifications: • Preferred Bachelor's degree • 0-5 year's experience working in logistics or sales • Driven and competitive nature • Strong customer service and relationship building skills • Strong problem solving and decision making skills • Quick learner with ability to multi-task • Money motivated • High level of interpersonal skills • Ability to negotiate, empower and influence others • Able to work both independently and in a team setting 7-week paid Training Program We are committed to invest in our employee’s professional development and career growth with an industry leading training program! It is our mission to give you the tools and resources needed to succeed. Carrier Development Representative will complete classroom training, an apprenticeship program and an in-house continuous education program. What’s in it for you? • Uncapped growth and earning potential • Eligibility for Operational Support • Fun, upbeat and casual work environment • Paid Volunteer Opportunities • Multiple incentive opportunities including an award based trip for top reps, and bonus based programs • Opportunities for advancement • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance and 401K Work Environment: This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. #LI-CM1 Benefits For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers . Compensation $47,500.00 per year + Uncapped Commission

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