What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Executive position at Rush Transportation & Logistics, Inc.?
Are you a driven and energetic sales professional ready to grow your career with a fast-moving logistics company?
We’re looking for a Sales Executive who’s passionate about relationship building, solution selling, and driving growth in the rapidly expanding world of same-day delivery. If you're ready to join a supportive team that values initiative and results, we want to hear from you.
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid – Local Travel Required)
Type: Full-Time | Entry to Mid-Level | Base Salary Commission
What You’ll Do:
- Prospect new customers and uncover business opportunities through outreach, networking, and lead generation.
- Identify key decision makers, understand client needs, and position our services as the ideal solution.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships that drive customer retention and growth.
- Manage a healthy sales pipeline to ensure consistent revenue growth year-over-year.
- Deliver exceptional customer experiences, acting as a trusted advisor before, during, and after the sale.
- Partner with internal operations and customer success teams to design solutions and resolve issues to meet commitments.
- Stay informed on industry trends and competitive insights, using this knowledge to create value-added conversations with potential clients.
- Pitch in with additional duties as business needs evolve – we’re a team-first organization.
What You Bring:
- 1–5 years of B2B sales experience (logistics or delivery services is a plus, but not required)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a passion for closing deals
- Confidence in presenting to small and mid-size businesses
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Familiarity with CRM tools and Microsoft Office suite
- Must be based in or willing to travel regularly in the Indianapolis area
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary uncapped commission structure
- Mileage reimbursement and travel expense coverage
- Training and development opportunities to grow your sales career
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
- Health, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match, paid leave time
Why Join Rush? At Rush Transportation & Logistics, we value hard work and dedication, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Our family-oriented culture fosters a supportive and dynamic work environment where employees are recognized and rewarded for their contributions. Join us and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering excellence.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Rush Transportation & Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all responsibilities and qualifications. Duties and requirements may be subject to change based on organizational needs.