Sales Cadet

Not looking for average? Neither are we.

Mainfreight started with one truck in New Zealand in 1978. Today, we’re a $4B+ international supply chain company with 300+ branches
, but we still operate with the mindset of a small, driven team.

We back people with attitude, grit, and ambition
, and give them the opportunity to build a real career fast.

This is an entry level business development role built for someone who wants more than just a job.

You’ll spend 6-12 months learning about the business from the ground up working across operations and the warehouse, so you understand how to sell real solutions, not just services
.

As you grow, you’ll take ownership of developing new business, managing relationships, and driving revenue.

• Promote our asset based LTL transportation solutions in the CLT market
• Build and manage a sales pipeline through prospecting, networking, and referrals
• Identify opportunities, qualify leads, and support closing new businesses
• Partner with internal teams to develop tailored customer solutions and SOPs
• Help onboard new clients and maintain strong, long term relationships
• Contribute to a high energy, team-driven sales environment

• Hungry and competitive with a strong desire to succeed
• Positive, coachable, and solutions focused
• Confident communicator who can build relationships at all levels
• Driven to take ownership and think like a business owner
• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
  less than 2 years’ experience
• Ready to learn the business from the ground up

• Hands on training across operations and sales
• High autonomy and real responsibility early on
• Strong mentorship from local and national leadership
• A team culture where everyone is aligned and pushing to win
• Car allowance, fuel, and business expenses (as you progress)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Team lunches, quarterly events, and annual sales conference
• Global career opportunities across 300+ locations
• A work environment that balances performance with a fun, team first culture in CLT

We don’t hire for a role; we hire for potential.

If you’re driven, adaptable, and ready to build something meaningful,

Mainfreight is where you prove it.