Freight Agent w/Salary

Job Title: Freight Agent / Business Development (W-2 Salary + Commission)

Location: Remote

Company: Circle Logistics

Why Circle Logistics?

Ranked as a Top 40 Freight Brokerage by Transport Topics , Circle Logistics is a fast-growing, privately held 3PL powerhouse. We built our industry footprint on three simple promises: No Fail Service, Personalized Communication, and Innovative Solutions .

While most freight agent opportunities force you onto an island as an unsheltered 1099 contractor—leaving you to pay out of pocket for taxes, healthcare, and software tools— we do things differently.

At Circle, our Freight Agents are full-time W-2 employees . You get the stability of a guaranteed base salary , robust employer-sponsored benefits , state-of-the-art TMS technology, and full corporate operational support—all paired with aggressive, uncapped commission potential and a direct path to a Branch Director role.

Position Overview

We are looking for an ambitious, sharp Freight Agent to drive market expansion by prospecting and onboarding new commercial accounts. You will leverage Circle's massive carrier network and enterprise infrastructure while working alongside executive leadership to build a scalable, high-yielding business portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Prospecting: Identify, target, onboard, and grow new commercial shipping accounts across all major freight modes.
• Full-Cycle Account Ownership: Manage client relationships end-to-end, handling initial outreach, strategic pricing, onboarding, and long-term account health.
• Executive Collaboration: Work directly with senior leadership to align sales efforts with high-level growth targets and operational capabilities.
• Financial Performance: Consistently hit and exceed gross margin and revenue goals using Circle's technology and dedicated back-office support.
• Operations Partnership: Collaborate closely with internal dispatch, carrier relations, and tracking teams to ensure seamless service execution.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in freight brokerage, 3PL, TSP, or carrier sales/operations.
• 5+ years of total logistics experience with a proven track record in business development.
• History of progressive career growth and consistent gross margin generation.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional industry experience.
• Proficiency with modern electronic transport management platforms (TMS), dispatch software, and industry technology.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to handle operational or client needs outside standard business hours as needed.

Preferred:

• An active or transferable book of business (customer or carrier network).
• Experience in freight dispatching or branch operations management.

What Sets Us Apart (W-2 Advantage)

• Guaranteed Security: Base salary + competitive, uncapped commission structure.
• Clear Career Path: Direct trajectory into a Branch Director leadership role.
• Full Healthcare Benefits: Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Dedicated Operations Support: In-house teams for billing, credit checks, tracking, claims, and carrier setup.

Ready to take control of your career with the backing of an industry leader? Apply today to join Circle Logistics and build a lucrative, scalable business with guaranteed stability and support!