Sales Assistant
About the role
As the Assistant, Sales, you will support the sales team by managing key accounts, entering loads, confirming shipment statuses, scheduling appointments, tracking shipments, and communicating with customers. You will also handle issues that arise and enter information into the Transportation Management System (TMS).
Responsibilities
- Support Sales with managing key accounts
- Enter loads and confirm shipment statuses
- Schedule pickup and delivery appointments with warehouses and customers
- Track the status of shipments from inception to delivery and communicate with the customer
- Prepare loads for accounting and ensure accuracy and completeness of entries
- Communicate shipment, billing, or follow-up issues to the Sales Manager and Carrier Operations Group
- Prioritize daily workload and focus on account management, including load entry, tracking, and reporting
- Maintain report cards
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated work style with the capacity to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- 1 year of sales or customer service experience
- 1 year of related experience and/or training
- A general understanding of the transportation industry
- Solid attention to detail and follow-up skills with experience identifying and resolving problems
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and follow-up skills
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
Pre-tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
Company-paid disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career and Leadership Development Programs
Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD
Benefits
TBD
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