Carrier Sales Representative
Ryan Transportation is part of Shamrock Trading Corporation, a family of brands that has been serving the transportation and logistics industries since 1986. Shamrock offers factoring solutions, export financing, third-party logistics, a fuel card program, and trucking technology. Shamrock’s mission is to create value and success for customers, partners, and employees through strong ethics, dedication to customers, and close attention to the marketplace. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, with multiple U.S. offices, our Atlanta location is in bustling Midtown, within walking distance of parks and restaurants, offering stunning city views and a winning culture.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Our award-winning culture reflects our commitment to growth, recognition, and empowerment. From day one, we prioritize employees, encouraging ownership thinking and providing endless opportunities for personal and professional development. Shamrock has been recognized as one of America’s 2025 “Most Loved Workplaces” by Newsweek.
Benefits
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including a Freight Immersion Training (FIT) Program for sales employees entering the transportation industry
- Fully paid healthcare, dental, and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents, plus gym benefits
- Generous company 401(k) contributions and employee stock ownership after one year
- Competitive PTO and fully paid time off opportunities to volunteer within your community
Responsibilities
- Solicit prospective carriers to join our carrier network
- Develop long-term relationships with shippers and carriers
- Learn the trucking industry by growing under-performing client accounts, upselling opportunities, and maximizing profitability
- Build and manage an existing carrier network to ensure we meet the needs of shipping customers
- Continually improve upon customer service skills, transit times, and transportation costs
- Coordinate logistics activity, including scheduling arrival dates and delivery appointments
- Track and trace orders for each load in our system and complete all load-related paperwork
- Actively participate in transportation bids for current and prospective clients
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field preferred
- Demonstrated success in a proactive sales environment
- Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Skills
- Strong attention to detail with analytical and technical skills
- Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
- Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to cross-sell services across all brands
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment