Senior Freight Sales Executive – Hunter Role$100,000+ Base Salary | Uncapped Commission | High Earning Potential
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid flexibility after onboarding
Are You a Freight Sales Hunter? If you know how to find shippers, win new business, close deals, and build a book of business, we want to talk to you. UC Group is looking for a Senior Freight Sales Executive who can hit the ground running and drive immediate revenue growth through new business development and existing shipper relationships. This is not a traditional account management role. You will have the autonomy, resources, and support to build relationships, develop new opportunities, grow your book of business, and own your revenue results. Compensation That Rewards Performance$100,000+ base salary, depending on experience and proven revenue performance Uncapped commission High earning potential for proven producers Accelerated earning opportunities based on revenue production Opportunity to leverage and grow an existing book of business Candidates with an established book of business may qualify for an enhanced compensation package What You'll OwnYou will own the entire sales process — from prospecting and relationship development through closing and long-term account growth. Generate new revenue through outbound prospecting and existing relationships Leverage and expand an existing book of business Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified shipper opportunities Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans Identify and pursue high-value opportunities Negotiate and close complex transportation agreements Expand wallet share within existing accounts Sell TL, LTL, consolidation, and other transportation solutions Partner with pricing and operations to develop competitive, scalable solutions Consistently meet or exceed aggressive revenue targets
What Success Looks Like:- We are looking for someone who can produce quickly and make an immediate impact.
- First 30–60 DaysBuild a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
- Activate existing relationships and industry contacts
- Identify new shipper opportunities
- Establish a clear territory and account strategy
- First 90–120 Days
- Generate measurable revenue
- Close new shipper accounts
- Begin building a significant book of business
- Demonstrate consistent sales activity and pipeline growth
- Long TermBuild and manage a substantial book of business
- Increase customer wallet share
- Develop long-term shipper relationships
- Consistently generate new revenue
- Become a significant revenue producer within UC GroupWhat We're Looking ForWe are looking for an experienced transportation sales professional who knows how to hunt, close, and generate revenue.
- Required Qualifications5–10+ years of freight brokerage, logistics, or transportation sales experience
- Proven track record of winning new business
- Demonstrated history of generating significant revenue
- Experience managing a $500K–$2M+ annual book of businessStrong understanding of the transportation and logistics industry
- Experience selling TL, LTL, consolidation, or related transportation solutions
- Strong negotiation and consultative selling skills
- Ability to work independently and take full ownership of results
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Highly motivated, competitive, and results-driven
Preferred Qualifications:- Existing or transferable book of businessStrong network of shipper relationships
- Experience selling to mid-market and enterprise shippers
- Experience in a high-growth or performance-driven sales environment
- Proven history of consistently exceeding sales goals
- Why UC Group?
- More Than Freight. A Complete Transportation Platform.
- UC Group provides sales professionals with the resources and capabilities needed to compete for larger and more complex transportation opportunities.
- Our platform includes:
- Asset-based transportation capacity
- Brokerage and 3PL capabilities
- Retail consolidation solutionsTL and LTL transportation
- Transload and cross-docking services
- Dedicated pricing support
- Strong operational support
- Customized transportation solutions
- Access to major retail and enterprise opportunities
- You bring the relationships, industry knowledge, and sales expertise.
- We provide the platform, capacity, pricing, and operational support to help you win.
- Compensation & Earnings
Base Salary: $100,000–$180,000+Commission: Uncapped
Earning Potential: Designed for high-performing sales professionals Candidates with a proven history of revenue generation and an established book of business may be eligible for a higher base salary and enhanced compensation package. Your earning potential grows with the revenue you produce. Location & Work Environment Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Full-time position In-office during the onboarding period Hybrid flexibility available after onboarding Candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Bolingbrook
Benefits:- 401(k)401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Ready to Take Your Sales Career to the Next Level?
- If you're a proven freight sales hunter with the relationships, experience, and drive to produce at a high level, this is an opportunity to take your earning potential and career to the next level.
- Bring your network. Bring your experience. Bring your ambition.
- Join UC Group and build your next big book of business.
