Opportunity: Sr Freight Broker - 3PL
Location: Glen Ellyn, Illinois (In office preferred, remote optional with book of business)
Who we are
Vista Trans Logistics (VTL) is a premier freight brokerage specializing in domestic full truckload solutions across all U.S. OTR modes. Headquartered in Glen Ellyn, IL, with offices in Charleston, SC and Atlanta, GA. VTL is backed by Vista Trans Carriers, our asset-based network of 600+ trucks across 5 North American Divisions. We serve clients across several industries from produce, wine, manufactured goods, raw materials, hazmat, over-dimensional and everything in between. We pride ourselves on our vibrant culture, team-work mentality environment and professional development opportunities.
Recognized by Crain’s 50, Inc. 500, and Inc. 5000, VTL proudly serves a variety of clients across every mode and market. With rapid national expansion underway, VTL is launching new brokerage offices and an air and ocean division in 2026, further strengthening its position as a full-service logistics powerhouse.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Logistics Sales Executive/ Freight Broker with at least 3+ years' experience in Freight Brokerage/3PL Account Management. We are located just 25 minutes outside of Chicago in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. This role is ideal for a proven and tenured logistics professional seeking who excels at customer relationships, carrier management, and consistently driving profitable revenue. This unique position is tailored towards a tenured Freight Broker who is seeking to grow and scale their current or previous accounts without the limitations of corporate oversight, capped commissions, micromanagement and non-competes. At Vista, we are built differently and our sole mission is to support our Team & their customers with the best-in-class TMS systems, technology, back office and operation support.
What You’ll Do
- Prospect, onboard and manage and book of shipper accounts
- Source, negotiate, and secure carrier capacity across multiple modes
- Provide end-to-end freight solutions while maintaining strong service levels
- Build long-term customer and carrier relationships
- Actively Prospect across multiple channels and rekindle previous relationships
- Negotiate rates to maximize margin and profitability
- Track shipments and proactively resolve issues
- Collaborate with operations and leadership to scale your business
- Assist in the growth and development of future employees
- Contribute your Logistics Experience to the growth of the company and beyond
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in Third Party Logistics (3PL)
- Active/previously active, portable book of business (preferred)
- Strong understanding of freight brokerage operations and the OTR Logistics Market (required)
- Proven ability to negotiate rates with shippers and carriers alike
- Experienced in creating and submitting RFP's, pricing freight lanes and taking ownership of business development
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset
- Experience with managing a load board via TMS systems, Macropoint, DAT and other industry tools
Why Were Different
- Highly competitive commission splits with no earnings cap. Up to 50%
- Back-office + Operational support so you can focus on selling, managing and growing
- Flexible work environment (Hybrid options available for Agents with their own portable accounts)
- We have a fantastic Leadership Team composed entirely of Freight Brokers that work together seamlessly to support our agents in their operations, account growth and beyond.
- Opportunity to scale your book without micromanagement or corporate oversight.
- Autonomy to do what you do best!
- Unlimited opportunities for growth within the company as we expand into new market locations in the coming year, including a new Air and Ocean Division.
- Each compensation package is tailored to the individual based on their book, and their needs.
- We also have several Asset divisions to assist your clients and help you close more business. (Up to 600 assets across 5 Vista divisions)
- Your accounts stay yours. No non-competes.
- As you succeed and scale, Vista can support your business with a direct operational and after hours support team to manage your accounts efficiently
- We don't turn and burn our staff, we hire individuals who see our vision and are driven to build and further their career with Vista. The future is bright at VTL!
Compensation Offerings
At Vista, nothing is cookie cutter. Each individual who is hired, is offered a compensation package unique to their experience, business and needs. We offer 1099 and W-2 options with competitive base pays/salarys + highly competitive commissions up to 50% of your Gross Profit.
Interested in a confidential conversation to see if Vista is the right fit for you & your business? Feel free to each out to our hiring manager directly, and provide your current resume, details about your experience, book of business and compensation needs to: [email protected]
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a previous or current book of business in Freight Brokerage?
- Do you have experience with full cycle 3PL account management?
Experience:
- Freight Brokerage: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (Required)
Work Location: In person
