Carrier Sales & Freight Optimization Specialist

GEODIS Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative in Plano, TX to drive capacity development and carrier management in support of the customer sales operation. The role focuses on building a robust carrier database, expanding GEODIS’s services, and negotiating cost-effective logistics solutions for diverse freight needs.

The position requires the ability to work with carriers across North America, meet load coverage targets, and coordinate with the sales team to ensure on-time service and margin

Qualifications

• Previous freight brokerage experience preferred.
• PC literate with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and Excel.
• Ability to work well independently, occasionally with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.
• Strong negotiation and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the carrier database and expand GEODIS’s services.
• Understand carrier’s operational capabilities, freight needs, and service area.
• Foster and develop relationships with carriers in North America.
• Reach and excel the required load coverage levels and target margin goals.
• Utilize and display sharp negotiation skills to ensure GEODIS provides cost effective logistics solutions.
• Meet dispatching and check call requirements.
• Maintain communications with sales regarding shipper pickups and delivery schedules.
• Provide shipment quotes to customers.
• Track all booked loads from contracting to final delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

GEODIS is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative in Plano, TX to drive capacity development and carrier management in support of the customer sales operation. The role focuses on building a robust carrier database, expanding GEODIS’s services, and negotiating cost-effective logistics solutions for diverse freight needs.

The position requires the ability to work with carriers across North America, meet load coverage targets, and coordinate with the sales team to ensure on-time service and margin