Outside Sales Representative – Freight Brokerage
Horizon Metals LLCAbout Vertical Logistics Vertical Logistics is an established freight brokerage with five years of operating history and a strong base of energy-sector freight. We are building our outside sales team and hiring our first dedicated sales rep to grow our third-party customer base. Why this role is different You sell. We cover the loads. This is a sales-only role, and our back-office team handles all carrier sourcing, booking, and tracking. You won’t be dispatching trucks at 9 p.m. Built-in oilfield access. Through our affiliated company, we have established relationships with E&P operators and oilfield service companies. You’ll get warm introductions that most brokerage reps would spend years building. Real earning potential. $60,000 base + uncapped commission on gross margin. $120K at target; top producers earn $200K+ Direct access to leadership. You’ll work directly with ownership and have full operational support from day one. What you’ll do Bring your existing shipper relationships to Vertical and grow them Develop new accounts in energy, industrial, and manufacturing freight Turn occasional shippers into consistent weekly freight Work with our back-office team to quote freight quickly and cover loads profitably Track your pipeline and activity in our TMS What we require 2+ years of freight brokerage sales experience. Logistics-adjacent roles don’t count; it has to be brokerage sales. An existing book of business. You must be able to document your current shipper relationships and freight volume. Your current agreements. You must be willing to share any non-compete or non-solicitation agreement before an offer is made. Comfortable with outside sales, including face-to-face meetings, site visits, and regional travel Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record Preferred Experience with energy, oilfield, or industrial freight (flatbed, heavy haul, or specialized) Familiarity with TMS platforms An established network in the Oklahoma and Texas markets Pay: From $60,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): How many years of freight brokerage sales experience do you have? (Disqualify if under 2) What was your approximate annual gross margin for the most recent 12 months? Are you subject to a non-compete or non-solicitation agreement? If yes, are you willing to share it? What freight types and lanes make up most of your current book? Work Location: In person