gpac
Job Description
Confidential: Field Sales Representative
Location:
Houston, TX (Remote-based, must reside locally)
Reports To:
Sales Director / General Manager
The Opportunity:
We’re representing a
growing, asset-based third-party logistics provider (3PL)
with operational hubs and fleets in
Houston, Savannah, and Norfolk .
Unlike typical brokers or non-asset players, this company owns key infrastructure: Asset-Based Drayage Fleets Warehousing/Transloading Facilities Truck Brokerage Nationwide International Freight Forwarding (NVOCC) Customs Duty Services They’ve built the foundation. Now, they’re looking to
expand their revenue
and
penetrate underutilized service lines .
As part of a strategic growth initiative, they are seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial
Field Sales Representative
to join their expanding sales team. This is a unique chance to sell a broad range of logistics services to importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and cargo owners moving containerized freight through key ports.
Why This Role is Different:
This is NOT just a book-of-business role.
The company is seeking a
true hunter and strategist
to help them
unlock revenue potential
across several untapped or underdeveloped areas:
Truck Brokerage
(OOG, Flatbed, Dry Van) Customs & Duty Services NVOCC / International Forwarding Warehousing (with major expansion in Houston in 2026) Asset-Based Drayage - already strong, with room for growth What You'll Do:
You’ll own
new business development
in the Houston region and beyond:
Sell across
drayage, transloading, warehouse, brokerage, and international
lines. Focus on
importers/exporters, freight forwarders, BCOs, and brokers . Highlight ROI
for customers (cost savings on demurrage, per diem, etc.). Serve as
primary relationship manager
for new clients you onboard. Work directly with ops and leadership to
shape offerings
based on customer needs. To be successful here, you’ll need:
7-10+ years in logistics field sales
(trucking, freight, intermodal, warehousing). Strong
working knowledge of port drayage, transloading, and forwarding . Ability to
travel ~50% , primarily in the region. Proven track record of
building and closing deals . Self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset
- this isn’t a sit-and-wait role. Compensation & Benefits:
$80K-$125K base Lucrative commission plan Company vehicle or allowance Health insurance benefits Why It’s a Smart Move:
Stable, Asset-Based Company:
Not reliant on market-only brokerage margins. Big Growth Phase:
You’ll be early in scaling the Houston market and launching new service lines. S trong Back-End Support:
Operational infrastructure already in place. Compensation Upside:
Aggressive commission tied to cross-selling multiple divisions. Autonomy + Visibility:
Work directly with executive leadership, not buried under layers of management.
Location & Work Arrangement:
This role requires residency in the
Houston metropolitan area . The position is primarily remote but includes local travel and visits to customers and company facilities.
If you’re interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter and availability for a quick chat to tanya.allison@gogpac.com for immediate consideration.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Confidential: Field Sales Representative
Location:
Houston, TX (Remote-based, must reside locally)
Reports To:
Sales Director / General Manager
The Opportunity:
We’re representing a
growing, asset-based third-party logistics provider (3PL)
with operational hubs and fleets in
Houston, Savannah, and Norfolk .
Unlike typical brokers or non-asset players, this company owns key infrastructure: Asset-Based Drayage Fleets Warehousing/Transloading Facilities Truck Brokerage Nationwide International Freight Forwarding (NVOCC) Customs Duty Services They’ve built the foundation. Now, they’re looking to
expand their revenue
and
penetrate underutilized service lines .
As part of a strategic growth initiative, they are seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial
Field Sales Representative
to join their expanding sales team. This is a unique chance to sell a broad range of logistics services to importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and cargo owners moving containerized freight through key ports.
Why This Role is Different:
This is NOT just a book-of-business role.
The company is seeking a
true hunter and strategist
to help them
unlock revenue potential
across several untapped or underdeveloped areas:
Truck Brokerage
(OOG, Flatbed, Dry Van) Customs & Duty Services NVOCC / International Forwarding Warehousing (with major expansion in Houston in 2026) Asset-Based Drayage - already strong, with room for growth What You'll Do:
You’ll own
new business development
in the Houston region and beyond:
Sell across
drayage, transloading, warehouse, brokerage, and international
lines. Focus on
importers/exporters, freight forwarders, BCOs, and brokers . Highlight ROI
for customers (cost savings on demurrage, per diem, etc.). Serve as
primary relationship manager
for new clients you onboard. Work directly with ops and leadership to
shape offerings
based on customer needs. To be successful here, you’ll need:
7-10+ years in logistics field sales
(trucking, freight, intermodal, warehousing). Strong
working knowledge of port drayage, transloading, and forwarding . Ability to
travel ~50% , primarily in the region. Proven track record of
building and closing deals . Self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset
- this isn’t a sit-and-wait role. Compensation & Benefits:
$80K-$125K base Lucrative commission plan Company vehicle or allowance Health insurance benefits Why It’s a Smart Move:
Stable, Asset-Based Company:
Not reliant on market-only brokerage margins. Big Growth Phase:
You’ll be early in scaling the Houston market and launching new service lines. S trong Back-End Support:
Operational infrastructure already in place. Compensation Upside:
Aggressive commission tied to cross-selling multiple divisions. Autonomy + Visibility:
Work directly with executive leadership, not buried under layers of management.
Location & Work Arrangement:
This role requires residency in the
Houston metropolitan area . The position is primarily remote but includes local travel and visits to customers and company facilities.
If you’re interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter and availability for a quick chat to tanya.allison@gogpac.com for immediate consideration.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.