Afterhours and Weekend Carrier Sales Representative (Part Time)

Redwood Logistics LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k plan with match

Medical, dental, vision

Training & development

Employee referral bonus

Hybrid work options

Life insurance

Job summary

Redwood Logistics is seeking an Afterhours and Weekend Carrier Sales Representative to join our team in Chicago, IL. This part-time, onsite/hybrid role focuses on sourcing and developing strong relationships with motor carriers to maximize profitability and service quality.

You’ll track the load lifecycle, negotiate freight rates, coordinate shipments, and support internal teams while maintaining carrier records. Weekend shifts are required, with a flexible schedule to meet market demands.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, networking, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to shift focus to meet market demands and company needs.
• Logistical planning, routing or dispatch experience is a plus.
• On-site/hybrid work environment with weekend coverage expectations.

Responsibilities

• Track load life cycle from shipment to delivery with emphasis on inbound and outbound calls; also use electronic tracking.
• Communicate freight updates to customers and internal carrier/operations teams.
• Provide and negotiate freight rates to motor carriers and internal sales to maximize profitability.
• Coordinate available customer freight with motor carrier equipment.
• Maintain relationships by consistently supporting motor carriers and building trust.
• Maintain a file of all open truck shipments and records of trailers in assigned areas.
• Communicate with motor carriers to schedule trucks and resolve issues.
• Verify freight charges and BOM receipts; resolve payables discrepancies before payment.
• Monitor BOM discrepancies to ensure proper return of commodity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Results-driven

Logistical planning

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Afterhours and Weekend Carrier Sales Representative (Part Time)

Afterhours and Weekend Carrier Sales Representative

Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.

Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.

Whether you’re just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.

Purpose of Your Work:

As an Afterhours and Weekend Carrier Sales Representative, working within Redwood Multimodal (one of our entities),you will be responsible for identifying, sourcing, and developing strong business relationships with service providers to achieve maximum profitability and customer satisfaction.

How You Make a Difference Everyday:

• Track load life cycle from shipment to delivery with an emphasis on inbound & outbound phone calls, but also utilize electronic means of tracking
• Communicate relevant freight updates to customers and/or internal carrier & operations teams
• Provide and negotiate freight rates to motor carriers (and internal sales team as needed), ensuring maximum profitability on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly basis
• Coordinate available customer freight with available motor carrier equipment
• Consistently provide service and support to motor carriers to build the business relationship
• Maintain a file of all open truck shipments and of records of trailers in assigned areas
• Communicate with motor carriers to schedule trucks and resolve issues
• Verify all freight charges, confirm receipt of Bill of Lading, and resolve all payables discrepancies prior to final payment to motor carrier
• Monitor Bill of Lading discrepancies to ensure proper return of commodity is arranged, as necessary
• Perform other related duties as assigned

You’ve Got This?

• Excellent communication, networking, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Results-driven
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible; ability to change focus quickly to meet the demands of market conditions and/or company needs
• Logistical planning, routing, or dispatch experience a plus

What We Offer:

• Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
• Opportunity for internal mobility
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
• Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
• Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
• Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
• Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
• Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time, onsite/hybrid position. Employees will work 4-5 hour shifts scheduled within the 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. operating hours, Monday through Friday. Weekend shifts are mandatory, and employees will be required to work scheduled Saturday and Sunday shifts based on coverage needs. Some scheduling flexibility may be available.

Compensation Range:

Salary Range:

$20.00/Hourly

The estimated pay range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographical location in which the applicant lives and/or which they will be performing the job.

REDWOOD LOGISTICS
1765 N. Elston Ave., Suite 216,Chicago,IL,60642
P:844-467-3396
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