Carrier Sales Representative

Journey; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Journey, in partnership with an established freight brokerage, is seeking a Carrier Sales team member in Oak Brook, IL. You will source, vet, and build relationships with truckload carriers to cover freight and negotiate rates for contracted and spot loads.

You will maintain daily communication with carriers from pickup to delivery, provide timely updates to the internal sales team, and log real-time status in the TMS. A hunter mindset and self-motivation help you win in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Carrier Sales experience within a 3pl brokerage preferred.
• 2+ years of 3pl brokerage experience preferred.
• Experience with FTL Dry, FTL Reefer, Flatbed, and Power-Only modes.
• Hunter mindset and self-motivated to win.
• Reliable daily transportation to Oak Brook (required).

Responsibilities

• Source, vet, and build carrier relationships to cover truckload freight.
• Book and negotiate rates for contracted and spot freight.
• Maintain consistent communication with the carrier from pick up to deliver.
• Provide timely updates to the internal customer sales team regarding escalations and ensure on time delivery.
• Log updates in the TMS in real time.

Skills

Hunter mindset

Self-motivated to win

Reliability

Tools

TMS

Job description

We are partnering with an established freight brokerage looking to add to their TL Carrier Sales Team.

Location: Oak Brook, IL - On-site Daily - Flexible schedule/hours

Full medical benefits, dental, vision, and 401k

Responsibilities:

• Source, vet, and build carrier relationships to cover truckload freight
• Book and negotiate rates for contracted and spot freight
• Maintain consistent communication with the carrier from pick up to deliver
• Provide timely updates to the internal customer sales team regarding any escalations and ensure on time delivery
• Log updates in the TMS in real time

Requirements:

• 1+ years of Carrier Sales experience within a 3pl brokerage preferred
• 2+ years of 3pl brokerage experience preferred
• Experience with FTL Dry, FTL Reefer, Flatbed, and Power-Only modes
• Hunter mindset and self-motivated to win
• Reliable daily transportation to Oak Brook (required)

Pertaining to: Freight Brokerage, Freight Services, Freight Coordination, Cargo Delivery, Transport Logistics, Logistics Management, Transportation Services, Brokerage for Transportation, Trucking Industry, Trucking Brokerage Services, Full Truckload Brokerage, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Solutions, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), External Logistics, Shipping Services, Non-Asset-Based Logistics, Independent Freight Brokerage, Over-the-Road (OTR) Transport, Tanker Freight, Bulk Freight, Heavy Hauling, Hopper Freight, Specialized Freight, Oversized Loads, Special Permit Hauling, Liquid Bulk Transport, Dry Bulk Transport, Business Development Strategies, Networking Outreach, Cold Outreach, Revenue Expansion, Rate Negotiation, Customer Relations, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Growth Strategies, Enterprise Solutions, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Prospecting, Client Acquisition, Relationship Management, Self-Sufficient Contributor, Collaborative Team Member, Independent Worker, and Individual Performer.