Freight Brokerage Carrier Sales Representative

Essential Functions

• Tender accept/reject loads, creates loads, sets appointments, dispatches, tracks and traces loads, root cause problem solves issues, and resolves/communicates to carrier and/or customer as appropriate
• Identifies and Develops relationships with transportation providers to ensure adequate coverage to maximize penetration of customer freight portfolio through soliciting capacity
• Manage day-to-day planning and scheduling of coverage for loads to ensure proper all customer's needs are met in the agreed upon time period

Additional Responsibilities

• Continuous improvement in all segments of the business
• Schedules and dispatches while ensuring compliance of Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Maintains a positive employee related climate and maintains a customer satisfaction index at a World Class Level while having availability 24/7/365 for responsibilities

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Represent Ryder Shipment Management Services in a professional manner to internal and external parties
• Builds strong customer relationships
• Demonstrated customer service capabilities
• Direct customer interface (internal/external) on all customer related issues
• Effective leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Displays problem solving skills
• Able to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Flexible to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Competitive nature and the drive to contribute to winning culture
• Displays customer service skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Working knowledge of Transportation Industry, carrier modes & services and basic Supply Chain design and functionality
• Advanced required Knowledge and support of RIL policies and procedures
• Demonstrated PC skills in MS Access, Excel, Word
• Clear understanding of SMS legacy system
• Understanding of assigned customer, customer product and distribution requirements

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Transportation Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related field
• Three (3) years or more business experience required
• Working knowledge of Transportation Industry, carrier modes & services and basic Supply Chain design and functionality
• Advanced required Knowledge and support of RIL policies and procedures
• Demonstrated PC skills in MS Access, Excel, Word
• Clear understanding of SMS legacy system
• Understanding of assigned customer, customer product and distribution requirements

Pay and Benefits

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

• Pay Type: Salaried
• Minimum Pay Range: $50,000
• Maximum Pay Range: $55,000

Benefits Information: For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan. Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.