Carrier Sales Representative

About the role

Allen Lund Company is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative to prospect, contract, secure, and establish relationships with carriers to move truckload and LTL volumes of dry, refrigerated, and flatbed cargo. We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment and possesses excellent communication skills, a strong customer service orientation, and a knack for quick decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the office to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are upheld
• Develop and increase profitable volume with existing and newly acquired carriers
• Contact and build strong relationships with carriers to increase capacity for specific projects and lanes
• Deliver exceptional customer service in every interaction
• Be involved in the daily management and coordination in the office, including building loads, setting up carriers, updating/checking calls, and scheduling pick-up and delivery appointments
• Update customer systems and customers with critical information
• Uphold the set processes, procedures, and protocols established to qualify and match the correct carrier for a shipment based on the service required

Requirements

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent and effective communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic
• Ability to quickly process information and make decisions
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Unparalleled benefits and wellness
• 401k with a generous match
• Opportunity to share in company ownership and get recognized for your work through our employee recognition program
• Top-notch training and development that fuels your career growth opportunities
• Transfer opportunities within our 41 offices