Carrier Sales Representative

FLS Transportation Service Limited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FLS Transportation Service Limited in Chicago, IL is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative to join our growing team. You will negotiate with carriers, source capacity, schedule shipments, and resolve issues that arise during transit.

The ideal candidate has freight brokerage or 3PL experience, proficiency with Salesforce, and strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers growth in a fast-paced, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight brokerage/3PL, with a desire to grow professionally.
• Experience with Salesforce.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to stay current and accurately interpret industry trends.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry systems).
• Ability to positively influence culture and work effectively with all levels within the company.
• Career driven - this is not just a job but an opportunity to grow.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating with carriers to maximize profitability and improve efficiency.
• Use various software tools to assist in finding equipment/freight and calculating rates; Scheduling/Coordinating truck shipments and addressing issues during transit.
• Maintaining carrier database by keeping pricing and contact information current.
• Auditing/correcting carrier freight invoices and BOLs as necessary for payment.
• Dispatching drivers/carriers on routes.
• Ensuring accurate recording of arrival and departure times.

Skills

Freight brokerage

3PL experience

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

FLS Transportation Service is currently seeking a Carrier Sales Representative to join our rapidly growing organization.

We deliver amazing customer experiences for one of North America’s biggest brands. We’ve been doing it for three decades and we’re only getting started. Our success has been a result of our team. We’ve built a vibrant culture of employees who believe in the core values of dream big, work hard, learn constantly and enjoy life! If you’re looking to do great work with great people, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiating with carriers in order to maximize profitability/ improve efficiency by identifying ways to improve cost savings;
• Use various software tools to assist in finding equipment/freight and calculating rates; Scheduling/Coordinating truck shipments and addressing any issues that come up during transit;
• Maintaining carrier database by keeping pricing and contact information current;
• Auditing/correcting carrier freight invoices and BOL's as necessary for payment;
• Dispatching drivers/carriers on routes;
• Ensuring accurate recording of arrival and departure times.

Requirements:

• Experience in freight brokerage/3PL, with a desire to grow professionally (an asset);
• Experience with Salesforce

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to stay current and accurately interpret industry trends;
• Excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry systems);
• Ability to positively influence culture and behavior and work effectively with all levels within the company;
• Career driven - this is not just a job but an opportunity to grow;

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