Operations/Carrier Sales Representative- After Hours
Larkin Express Logistics · Knoxville, TN · 3 days ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Responsibilities
- Source and contact carriers to secure capacity for customer shipments.
- Negotiate competitive freight rates while maintaining strong carrier relationships.
- Build, maintain, and manage an active carrier network and database.
- Monitor in-transit shipments and proactively resolve any issues that arise during transit.
- Cook with customers and carriers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
- Secure contract and dedicated freight opportunities with carriers.
- Track shipments from pickup through final delivery, providing updates as needed.
- Communicate effectively with customers, carriers, and internal team members to ensure seamless operations.
- Follow established operating procedures while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service.
Requirements
- Experience in logistics operations, carrier sales, or freight brokerage required.
- Experience with McLeod Software preferred.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Able to prioritize tasks and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented with a proactive, customer-focused mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.