Carrier Sales Representative

Allen Lund Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k with generous match

Outstanding benefits

Job summary

Allen Lund Company in Memphis is looking for a self-motivated Carrier Sales Representative to secure and establish relationships with carriers to manage truckload and LTL cargo. This role emphasizes exceptional customer service and operational coordination while striving to uphold set standards and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in a 3PL environment, effective communication skills, and a strong work ethic. You’ll work in a team-oriented atmosphere that values personal growth.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a 3PL environment, with hands-on experience booking trucks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and increase profitable volumes with existing and new carriers.
• Deliver exceptional customer service in every interaction.
• Coordinate daily management operations in the office.
• Uphold processes, procedures, and protocols for carrier matching.

Skills

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Customer service orientation

Time-management skills

Job description

With $1,000 in his pocket, Allen Lund made the brave decision to start his own transportation brokerage company. It was 1976, when Allen Lund Company formally opened the first office in Los Angeles. Now, we have 42 offices and continue to grow! We are always looking for exceptional people to join our fast paced, challenging, team-oriented work environment. Our culture fosters personal growth and commitment both in and out of the office. Our diverse workforce is key in delivering outstanding customer service and our commitment to our industry are main components of our unmatched reputation. We hold true the value of hiring, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. Our management provides an open and innovative environment that promotes professional and personal growth. This is why one half of our employees have been with us for over 10 years!

Why You\'ll Love Working Here: Beyond the Paycheck!

• Culture That Rocks: Dive into an inclusive company culture where your personal growth and commitment are nurtured, both on and off the clock! Our management team champions an open and innovative environment that promotes professional and personal growth!
• Unleash Your Potential: Get ready for top-notch training and development that fuels your career growth opportunities , including transfer opportunities within our 41 offices! You\'ll complete ALC system training as required
• Seriously Sweet Perks: We\'re talking competitive compensation , unparalleled benefits & wellness (we mean really good!) , and a 401k with a generous match!
• Share in the Success: Be more than just an employee – you can share in company ownership and get recognized for your amazing work with our employee recognition program!
• A Team That Sticks: Join a company where half of our incredible employees have been with us for over a decade – that\'s a whole lot of happy!

Ready to Connect & Conquer the Road? Become Our Carrier Sales Representative!

Are you a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment? Do you possess excellent communication skills, a strong customer service orientation, and a knack for quick decision-making? If this sounds like you, or you like a challenge, let\'s talk! Allen Lund Company is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative to prospect, contract, secure, and establish relationships with carriers to move truckload and LTL volumes of dry, refrigerated, and flatbed cargo!

What You\'ll Do (Your Superpowers in Action!): Assist and support the office to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are upheld. This role requires a great deal of independent thought, organization, analytic skills, and strong communication.

• Carrier Acquisition & Development Dynamo: You\'ll be responsible for developing and increasing profitable volume with existing and newly acquired carriers. Use your strong relationships to understand carriers\' business, qualifying them better and gaining knowledge of lanes serviced. You\'ll contact and build strong relationships with carriers , increasing capacity for specific projects and lanes, and boosting the overall capacity for the office and company
• Exceptional Customer Service Provider: Deliver exceptional customer service in every interaction!
• Branch Operations Navigator: You\'ll be involved in the daily management and coordination in the office , including building loads , setting up carriers , updating/checking calls , and scheduling pick-up and delivery appointments. You\'ll also update customer systems and customers with critical information
• Process Upholder: Uphold the set processes, procedures, and protocols established to qualify and match the correct carrier for a shipment based on the service required. You\'ll consistently uphold the company standard by following our core principles of Customer, Company, Office

Skills & Experience (Your Arsenal of Awesome!):

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment
• Two years of experience in a 3PL environment, with hands-on experience booking trucks
• Excellent and effective communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic
• Ability to quickly process information and make decisions
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Join us in making a difference! Allen Lund Company is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity.