As retirement approaches, many professionals find themselves asking: what’s next? For some, retirement is about rest and relaxation. For others, it’s a chance to stay active, earn supplemental income, and put decades of experience to good use.
A recent U.S. News & World Report article outlined some of the most in-demand jobs for seniors. These roles span industries and skills — from teaching to office support — and they highlight just how much today’s retirees are still valued in the workforce.
Popular Retirement Jobs for Seniors
According to U.S. News, some of the top roles that retirees pursue include:
- Teaching or tutoring – Leveraging knowledge to help the next generation of students.
- Office or administrative support – Providing organization and structure in flexible settings.
- Retail or customer service positions – Offering social interaction and part-time hours.
- Consulting and coaching – Sharing hard-earned expertise in specialized fields.
- Healthcare-related work – From patient care to support roles in growing demand.
- Skilled trades or handyman services – Putting technical skills to use in flexible, project-based work.
These positions can be rewarding, especially if you’re looking for flexibility, purpose, or supplemental income. But if you’ve spent your career in bulk freight, logistics, or chemical sales, you have an advantage: there’s a retirement job tailor-made for you.
Why Not Put Your Freight Sales Career to Work?
Instead of starting from scratch in a new industry, you can continue to build on the relationships and expertise you’ve developed over decades. As a Bulk Freight Sales Agent with Bulk Connection, you’ll:
- Leverage your existing network. Those industry contacts you’ve built up? They’re gold.
- Work on your own terms. No set hours, no corporate red tape — you choose when and how much you want to work.
- Earn supplemental income with strong potential. Unlike retail or part-time admin work, freight sales lets you tap into high-value transactions.
- Stay connected to an industry you know and love. You don’t need to learn a brand-new skill set or start at the bottom rung.
- Enjoy support from a trusted partner. Bulk Connection, one of North America’s leading bulk freight brokers, provides the back-office, carrier network, and customer service — so you can focus on selling.
A Second Act with Real Impact
While teaching, retail, or administrative jobs can be a good fit for many retirees, they often require starting over in unfamiliar environments. By contrast, becoming a Bulk Freight Sales Agent allows you to:
- Stay relevant in the logistics sector.
- Make a meaningful impact for shippers that need trusted, experienced partners.
- Enjoy the freedom to scale your involvement up or down depending on your lifestyle.
If you’re nearing retirement or already there, the choice is clear: you can trade your expertise for an entirely new role — or you can continue to thrive in bulk freight sales by partnering with Bulk Connection. Get in touch today to learn more.