Carrier Sales Representative

Werner-Enterprises; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a Logistics Specialist in Omaha, NE. The program begins with 3–6 months of training to learn transportation and logistics, followed by a transition to an individual contributor role in sales or operations.

Expect high-volume outbound calls, business development, and commission-based earnings as you grow with established clients. The role emphasizes independence, decisiveness, and strong negotiation and communication skills within Werner's vast network of alliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of transportation industry.
• Logistics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Largely sales focused; requiring high volume outbound calls daily while prospecting and contacting potential new customers/shippers.
• Business development through effective communication with leads and clients to discover vulnerabilities within their transportation network.
• Proposing and implementing solutions, closing new business, and growing existing business with established clients.
• Upon completion of training, transition into an individual contributor role as part of our sales or operations teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Outbound sales

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Your road to success starts here at Werner Enterprises. Join the company that has kept America moving for more than 60 years. As a Logistics Specialist, you will be part of our world-class logistics team, delivering capacity solutions to transport customers’ loads using Werner’s extensive network of alliance carriers. If you consider yourself as independent, decisive, a strong negotiator and an outstanding communicator, this is the career for you!The Logistics Specialist role offers the opportunity to learn the transportation and logistics industry in a progressive environment over a 3-6 months. During that time, you will develop the skills necessary to be successful in freight forwarding and brokerage sales. Transportation terminology, process and procedures, effective communication, relationship building, creative solution design, sales, and negotiating are many of the core concepts taught and used with this role.Upon completion of training you will transition into an individual contributor role as part of our sales or operations teams. Our individual contributors have the opportunity to earn uncapped commissions. The more successful you are the larger the commission each month.Largely sales focused; requiring high volume outbound calls daily while prospecting and contacting potential new customers/shippers. Business development through effective communication with leads and clients to discover vulnerabilities within their transportation network. Responsible for proposing and implement solutions, closing new business, and grow existing business with established clients.Qualifications:Bachelor degree preferred.Working knowledge of transportation industry.Logistics experience preferred.We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.By clicking “Submit” you are expressly consenting to our Privacy Policy (available at https://www.werner.com/privacy-policy/ ) and to Werner Enterprises, Inc., its representatives, and affiliates (“Werner”) contacting you about your inquiry, and that Werner may collect sensitive information about you to consider your employment as explained further in our Privacy Policy. All information collected will be handled and retained as explained in the Privacy Policy.