Carrier Sales Representative

FitzMark; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training + commission

On-site gym

Medical, Vision, Dental

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness program

Paid PTO and holidays

Unlimited PTO after 1 year

Free onsite parking

Casual dress code

Job summary

FitzMark, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a results-driven Carrier Sales Associate to join our on-site team. You will track freight, input updates, coordinate carriers, and build strong carrier relationships while negotiating rates that benefit all parties.

You have at least a high school diploma, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and 1 year of sales or phone-based experience. This role offers industry training, competitive commissions, and comprehensive benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required.

Responsibilities

• Track freight in transit to ensure on-time delivery in your territory.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent worker

Team player

Sales drive

Hungry Hunter mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Who We Are:

FitzMark is a third-party logistics provider specializing in all modes of transportation. We deliver best-in-class services for both our customers and carriers by leveraging our proprietary technology, DASH, and maintaining a proactive operational approach to ensure all logistics needs are guaranteed. With offices strategically located in Indianapolis (HQ), Atlanta, Birmingham, Buffalo, Chattanooga, Denver, Fort Worth, Gainesville, Jackson, Kansas City, Nashville, Omaha and Scottsdale, FitzMark has been able to sustain growth in a complex industry and market.

Are you ready to make your mark?

Duties And Responsibilities

• Track all freight in transit to ensure on-time delivery in your territory
• Input tracking updates into the Transportation Management System from pickup to successful delivery
• Independently coordinate available carriers with customer freight
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers while expanding your carrier base through sourcing
• negotiate and quote rates with carriers in a cost-effective manner that benefits all parties
• Keep up to date in seasonal market trends
• Utilize software tools to negotiate and log market rates
• Communicate with carriers and internal departments, with a sense of urgency, to schedule pickup times, deliveries, updates, and resolve any issues
• Create carrier leads through both warm and cold calls

Experience And Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience highly preferred
• Minimum 1-year sales experience preferred
• Experience conducting business over the phone highly preferred

Knowledge And Skills

• Superb verbal and written communication, strong phone presence
• Proven ability to work independently and be a team player in a fast-paced environment
• Possess the "Hungry" and "Hunter" mentality
• Ability to problem-solve and handle high-stress environment while hitting KPI’s
• Strong people skills including ability to build relationships with carriers
• Determination and tenaciousness with strong work ethic, self-motivation, and sales drive

Benefits And Perks

• Paid Industry Training followed by immediate commission earning opportunity
• On-Site Gym (Indianapolis, Chattanooga, Birmingham)
• Comprehensive Benefits Packet (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• Company Provided Life Insurance + Optional Additional Policy
• 401(k) with Company Match or Gradifi Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and Wellness Program
• Paid PTO and Holidays + Unlimited PTO Policy on 1-Year Anniversary
• Free Onsite Parking
• Casual Dress Code

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST

Location: On-Site

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