Carrier Sales & Lane Optimization Specialist

DeSpir Logistics, LLC; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentive program

Awardco recognition

Medical, dental, vision, and FSA/HSA

401k contribution at 3%

Life Insurance/AD&D and STD

Voluntary Life Insurance

PTO

Parental Leave

Bereavement Time Off

Free snacks

In office golf monitor

Job summary

DeSpir Logistics, LLC is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative to build and grow relationships between qualified carriers and our company. You will negotiate rates, assign carriers, and guide shipments to meet customer needs in a fast-paced environment.

You will collect carrier details, onboard new partners, and monitor performance while collaborating with internal teams to service customers and optimize load opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of logistics brokerage experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates and assign carriers for customer shipments.
• Collect carrier information (drivers, phone numbers, truck/trailer numbers, registrations, CDLs).
• Understand customer shipment requirements and communicate them to drivers.
• Complete CS pre-pick up script and obtain GPS and temp monitoring where applicable.
• Leverage carrier relationships and onboard new carriers for new lanes.
• Select carriers to meet customer expectations and requirements.
• Develop relationships with carriers and align lanes with freight.
• Collaborate with internal teams to service customers.
• Manage carrier performance weekly for accountability and improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DeSpir Logistics, LLC is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative to build and grow relationships between qualified carriers and our company. You will negotiate rates, assign carriers, and guide shipments to meet customer needs in a fast-paced environment.

You will collect carrier details, onboard new partners, and monitor performance while collaborating with internal teams to service customers and optimize load opportunities.