Carrier Sales Representative

Duties and Responsibilities

• Track all freight in transit to ensure on-time delivery in your territory
• Input tracking updates into the Transportation Management System from pickup to successful delivery
• Independently coordinate available carriers with customer freight
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers while expanding your carrier base through sourcing
• Negotiate and quote rates with carriers in a cost-effective manner that benefits all parties
• Keep up to date in seasonal market trends
• Utilize software tools to negotiate and log market rates
• Communicate with carriers and internal departments, with a sense of urgency, coordinate pickup times, deliveries, updates, and resolve any issues
• Create carrier leads through both warm and cold calls

Experience and Qualifications

• A High School Diploma is required
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• A minimum of 1-year sales experience is preferred
• Experience conducting business over the phone is preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Superb verbal and written communication, strong phone presence
• Prowess in working independently and being a team player in a fast-paced environment
• Possession of the "Hungry" and "Hunter" mentality
• Ability to problem-solve and handle high-stress environment while hitting KPI’s
• Strong people skills including ability to build relationships with carriers
• Determination and tenaciousness with strong work ethic, self-motivation, and sales drive

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Industry Training followed by immediate commission earning opportunity
• Comprehensive Benefits Packet (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• Company Provided Life Insurance + Optional Additional Policy
• 401(k) with Company Match or Gradifi Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and Wellness Program
• Paid PTO and Holidays + Unlimited PTO Policy on 1-Year Anniversary
• Free Onsite Parking
• Casual Dress Code

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location

On Site Kansas City Office