No prior logistics experience is required.
BlueGrace hires entry-level and early-career candidates for the Carrier Sales Associate role and provides structured training in freight brokerage, carrier sourcing, and pricing. Candidates with backgrounds in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, or athletics tend to ramp quickly due to transferable skills.
Key qualifications for success include strong communication and negotiation skills, the ability to multitask in a high-volume environment, a competitive and performance-driven mindset, coachability, and basic computer proficiency (CRM systems, email, and spreadsheets).
In Chicago, one of the largest freight markets in North America, the high volume of shipments and dense carrier network create more opportunities to cover loads, faster deal cycles, and higher earning potential. Candidates who operate with urgency, manage multiple carrier relationships effectively, and adapt quickly to market changes perform best in this environment.