Inside Sales Rep: Air & International Container - Decatur, IL

Inside Sales Rep: Air & International Container - Decatur, IL

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Commodity Trading

Job Description

Inside Sales Representative – Air, Intermodal & International Container Freight - Decatur, IL

Are you ready to launch your career with a global leader that values innovation, collaboration, and growth? As a new graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge, learn from experienced professionals, and make an immediate impact in a company recognized for excellence. 

A few highlights about ADM:

• We have an award-winning early career program! ADM is proud to be a 2025 recipient of Handshake’s Early Career Talent award as well as the RippleMatch Campus Forward Award!
• ADM was named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.
• 2025 Innovation Award for ADM’s Regenerative Agriculture Program.
• U.S. Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing - Best Companies to Work For in 2025.

Position Summary

The Inside Sales Representative – Air, Intermodal & International Container Freight will support ADM’s international container and intermodal freight programs. This role works closely with internal commercial teams and external logistics partners to coordinate freight solutions that support ADM’s global supply chain.

This position provides early-career professionals with the opportunity to gain exposure to global logistics, freight markets, and commercial operations while developing strong business relationships across ADM and with third-party logistics partners. The successful candidate will help manage freight programs, analyze logistics data, and support the development of cost-effective transportation solutions in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the coordination and execution of international container, intermodal, air, and LCL freight shipments

Build and maintain relationships with internal business groups and external logistics partners including 3PLs, rail providers, ports, and container lines

Assist in developing and implementing freight programs aligned with ADM’s commercial and supply chain goals

Monitor freight rates, carrier service networks, and market trends to help identify cost-effective logistics solutions

Collaborate with internal teams including Commercial, Traffic Coordination, and Supply Chain groups to ensure efficient freight execution

Analyze freight program performance, costs, and operational data to support decision making

Contribute to strategic logistics initiatives and process improvements

Share relevant market insights with internal stakeholders to support business planning

Identify opportunities to enhance ADM’s freight portfolio and add value to ADM’s supply chain operations

Qualifications & Attributes

• Education: Pursuing a 4-year degree in (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Agriculture, or related field preferred)
• Relocation: Willingness to relocate across the U.S. as part of the program. 
• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership and communication skills. 
• GPA: Minimum GPA of 2.8 
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Standard office safety regulations

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

REF:107067BR
 

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

67,000

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
 

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:
 

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.