Carrier Sales Representative

EXPRESS Family of Companies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Impact on freight movement

Collaborative team environment

Career advancement

Job summary

Express Logistics is seeking a proactive Carrier Sales Representative (Freight Broker) to join our fast-paced transportation team. You will build lasting relationships with carriers and internal teams to move freight efficiently across the U.S.

In this role you will quote freight, negotiate rates, secure capacity, and manage truckload shipments using our TMS. A strong sense of urgency, problem-solving skills, and multitasking ability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or freight brokerage.
• Proven ability to quote freight and understand market pricing.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Self-motivated, competitive, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and internal operations teams
• Quote freight accurately and competitively based on market conditions and shipment requirements
• Negotiate rates and secure capacity to ensure profitable and reliable shipments
• Book and manage truckload and expedite freight
• Enter and maintain shipment details within the Transportation Management System (TMS)
• Communicate proactively with drivers, dispatchers, and customers to ensure on-time delivery
• Identify and resolve issues quickly to keep freight moving without disruption

Skills

Freight brokerage experience

Quoting freight

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Job description

Express Logistics is currently hiring a Carrier Sales Rep (Freight Broker) to join our fast-paced and growing transportation team. This role is ideal for a driven professional who thrives in a high-pressure environment, enjoys problem-solving, and excels at building strong relationships with carriers and internal teams. You will play a critical role in moving freight efficiently across the U.S.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and internal operations teams


• Quote freight accurately and competitively based on market conditions and shipment requirements


• Negotiate rates and secure capacity to ensure profitable and reliable shipments


• Book and manage truckload and expedite freight


• Enter and maintain shipment details within the Transportation Management System (TMS)


• Communicate proactively with drivers, dispatchers, and customers to ensure on-time delivery


• Identify and resolve issues quickly to keep freight moving without disruption

Who Succeeds in This Role:

• Experience in logistics or freight brokerage


• Proven ability to quote freight and understand market pricing


• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities


• Self-motivated, competitive, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Why EXPRESS?

• Opportunity to grow with an established and expanding logistics company


• Direct impact on day-to-day freight movement across North America


• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment


• Clear opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement