Afterhours Carrier Sales Representative

Transportation One; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Team events

Job summary

Transportation One in Chicago, IL is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative to manage a freight portfolio from pick up to delivery and negotiate freight rates with carriers. You’ll build and maintain strong carrier relationships while supporting the internal sales team.

The role requires 2+ years of carrier sales experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with a schedule of 1500-2300, Monday through Friday, non-remote. Compensation ranges from $50,000-$60,000 plus commission, with benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of carrier sales experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be flexible and able to switch focus quickly.
• Able to multitask across several software systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide and negotiate freight rates to motor carriers and internal sales team.
• Coordinate available customer freight with carrier equipment.
• Maintain carrier relationships and expand the network capacity.
• Track shipments and resolve issues with carriers.
• Assist Customer Sales to streamline processes.
• Verify freight charges and ensure payables accuracy before payment.

Skills

Carrier sales experience

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Multiple software systems

Job description

Our training program is unrivaled and the perfect place for recent graduates to start their professional lives.

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id: 198

# of Openings: 1

About us

About us Transportation One is a non-asset transportation brokerage offering full-service, multi-modal logistics solutions dedicated to meeting the demands of the transportation industry. We invest heavily in cutting-edge technology and experienced logistics professionals, allowing us to deliver superior service to all our clients. Put simply, when it comes to transportation, we’re the one you want.

Job purpose

Acting as Carrier Sales Representative, facilitate the achievement of business goals through sales activities including: managing a freight portfolio from pick up to delivery, provide and negotiate freight rates, building carrier relationships, leverage knowledge of the business and industry to influence and impact decision-making processes.

Work hours & location

This role will work 1500-2300 Monday through Friday. This is not a remote position.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide and negotiate freight rates to motor carriers and the internal sales team as needed to ensure maximum profitability
• Coordinate available customer freight with available motor carrier equipment
• Consistently provide service and support to motor carriers in an effort to build the business relationship
• Provide collaboration with the Customer Sales team to streamline processes
• Manage performance expectations through carrier account metrics
• Communicate with motor carriers to provide tracking updates on shipments and help to resolve issues
• Verify all freight charges, confirm receipt of Bill of Lading, and resolve all payables discrepancy prior to final payment to motor carrier
• Identify lanes and/or carriers to source capacity and add to your network on an ongoing basis
• Be available outside the office for urgent issues requiring attention
• Work assigned weekend shifts (1-2 max per quarter), primarily on a Saturday
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ year of prior carrier sales experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Flexible; ability to change focus quickly to meet demands of market conditions and/or company needs
• Able to multi-task and manage multiple software systems
• PTO (Paid Time off) + Company holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
• Company paid short term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Company paid maternity and paternity leave
• 401k with company match
• Company provided onsite gym membership

Compensation

Compensation for this role will range between $50,000-60,000 + commission.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Structure
• Aggressive Commission/Bonus Structure
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Team Building Through Company-Sponsored Happy Hours and Sporting Leagues

Working conditions

General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard equipment available.

EEO Statement

Transportation One is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or other protected category.