Business Development & Sales - Commercial Rail & Commodities
Glīd Technologies
This is a remote position.
About Glīd Technologies
Glīd Technologies is transforming first-mile logistics with autonomous road-to-rail vehicles, AI-powered logistics platforms, and human-centered workforce strategies. Our products — GliderM, EZRA-1SIX, and Rāden — move goods cleaner, faster, and smarter while creating economic opportunities in the communities we serve.
Founded by a U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force veteran with SpaceX experience, Glīd is led by a team with deep technical and operational expertise from industry leaders including Bombardier, Google, and other world-class organizations. We combine a mission-driven mindset with relentless innovation to deliver solutions that benefit both industry and people.
Role Overview
Grow Glīd’s footprint with Class 2 & 3 short lines, regional railroads, transloaders, ports, and commodity shippers (grain, aggregates, timber, manufactured goods). Deliver measurable value with safer, faster, cleaner first-mile solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Target short lines/regional rail and commodity shippers; build multi-level relationships.
Identify operational pain points; craft proposals and ROI/throughput cases.
Run the full sales cycle; negotiate terms; close new and expansion business.
Track commodity flows and regional freight trends; inform territory strategy.
Coordinate pilots/demos; capture case studies with measurable outcomes.
Maintain CRM pipeline, forecast accurately, and meet/exceed quota.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
5+ years sales/BD in rail, port, or commodity transport.
Existing network in Class 2 & 3 short lines and regional freight markets.
Strong technical solution selling and negotiation skills; quota achiever.
Excellent written/verbal communication; willing to travel frequently.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to autonomous/industrial mobility tech or rail material handling.
Knowledge of port/rail regulatory and safety considerations.
Work Environment & Travel
Remote or CA-based; frequent travel to short lines, ports, and shipper sites.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $80,000 – $95,000 + commission/OTE $125,000 – $145,000
Equity; health/dental/vision; PTO; professional development.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We’re committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@glidtech.us.