Sales Development Representative - Nashville

If you’re competitive, driven, and motivated by winning, this is your opportunity to build a long-term career in a fast-paced sales environment. At Echo Global Logistics, you’ll gain hands-on experience, professional training, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping businesses solve real logistics challenges. Advance Your Career in Sales Hiring for: February 2027 What You’ll Earn $50,000 base salary with a guaranteed increase to $55,000 after 13 months Uncapped commission (starting day one) Promotions based on results, not tenure The more you put in, the more you get out, no income ceiling. Hybrid Work + High-Energy Culture Hybrid schedule (in-office + remote flexibility) High-energy, team-oriented sales environment Collaborative culture with ongoing coaching and mentorship Competitive atmosphere that celebrates wins and performance You’ll be surrounded by motivated teammates who push each other to succeed. What You’ll Do as an SDR Prospect and build a pipeline of new business opportunities through outbound phone calls Lead discovery conversations to understand customer needs and position Echo’s logistics solutions Deliver demos, navigate objections, negotiate pricing, and close new business Manage opportunities through the sales funnel and maintain strong pipeline discipline Set customers up for success through clear expectations and a smooth handoff after close Use Echo’s sales tools and technology along with AI tools to drive efficiency and results 6-Week Paid Training Program We don’t expect you to know everything, we teach you. Structured 6-week onboarding program Structured classroom and hands-on sales training Dedicated mentor and manager support Ongoing coaching to help you improve every week Real-world application designed to build confidence quickly You’ll know exactly what success looks like, and how to get there. What We’re Looking For Competitive, hunter-style sales mindset Strong communication and relationship-building skills Confidence engaging prospects and driving conversations forward Resilience and persistence in a goal-oriented environment Strong organizational and time management skills Desire to build a long-term career in sales Sales experience is a plus but not required — we’re looking for motivated individuals ready to learn and grow. Hiring for: February 2027 Work Environment: This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. #LI-DB1 Benefits For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we at Echo Global Logistics, we’re in the business of simplifying transportation management. We didn’t become a Fortune 1000 company by chance. We got here because of our team members, who are unwavering in their pursuit to solve complex problems, provide exceptional service, and make an impact every day. Come join Echo and accelerate your career! Your recruiter will keep you informed on what that will look like for the role you are being considered for. During the recruiting process, our recruiting team will continue connecting with qualified candidates in a virtual setting and will have the option of in-office interviews depending on location and the role. For those who are joining the Echo family, your onboarding experience will also be conducted virtually until further notice.

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