Carrier Sales Representative, Drayage

Ryan Transportation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid healthcare

Generous 401(k) contributions

Work from home opportunities

Job summary

Ryan Transportation is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative to support intermodal and port-related freight operations. The ideal candidate will have drayage experience and a dynamic personality to prospect and secure carriers across U.S. and Canadian ports.

Responsibilities include soliciting new carriers, negotiating rates, and ensuring shipment execution. A bachelor's degree, strong relationship skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are preferred. Join us and be part of an award-winning culture!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with drayage, port terminals, or intermodal rail operations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in a proactive sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and qualify new carriers to expand the drayage network.
• Negotiate transactional drayage rates to support customer freight opportunities.
• Secure carrier capacity for live and drop container moves.
• Coordinate logistics activity and track shipments.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Customer service

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Shamrock Trading Corporation

Ryan Transportation is part of Shamrock Trading Corporation, a family of brands that has been serving the transportation and logistics industries since 1986. Shamrock offers factoring solutions, export financing, third-party logistics, a fuel card program and trucking technology. Shamrock’s mission since the start has been to create value and success for our customers, our partners and our people. Strong ethics, dedication to our customers and close attention to the marketplace are critical to the success and growth of the Shamrock brands. Shamrock is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, with multiple offices throughout the U.S. Overland Park is a great place to live, work and play, being conveniently located within driving distance of everything Kansas City has to offer. Housed within the heart of Overland Park, our offices include 4 gorgeous towers on the East and West sides of Metcalf Ave. With a heavy community presence and a winning culture, Shamrock is a great place to work in Overland Park!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our award-winning culture is a testament to our commitment to growth, recognition and empowerment. From day one, we prioritize employees first, encouraging them to think and act like owners and providing endless opportunities for growth and self-development, both personally and professionally. Shamrock has been recognized as one of America’s 2025 “Most Loved Workplaces” by Newsweek.

Benefits

• Training and Development: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, a Freight Immersion Training (FIT) Program for sales employees entering the transportation industry and a LEAD program from aspiring leaders
• Medical: Fully paid healthcare, dental and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents, and gym benefits
• Financial: Generous company 401(k) contributions and employee stock ownership after one year
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive PTO and work from home opportunities after an introductory period

About The Role

Ryan Transportation and Shamrock Trading Corporation are looking for a Carrier Sales Representative with drayage experience to help grow and support our intermodal and port-related freight operations. This role focuses on prospecting, qualifying, and securing drayage carriers to support customer shipments across U.S. and Canadian ports and intermodal rail yards. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a dynamic, ambitious and outgoing personality.

What You’ll Do

• Solicit and qualify new carriers to expand Ryan Transportation’s drayage network
• Negotiate transactional drayage rates to support customer freight opportunities
• Secure carrier capacity for live and drop container moves
• Coordinate logistics activity, including scheduling arrival dates and delivery appointments
• Track and trace shipments to ensure timely execution and high service levels
• Maintain accurate carrier records, compliance documentation, and system updates
• Actively participate in transportation bids for current and prospective clients
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or related field preferred
• Familiarity with drayage, port terminals, or intermodal rail operations strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in a proactive sales environment
• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Detail orientated with analytical and technical skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to cross-sell services across all brands
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

What Will Put You Ahead

• Desire to work in a competitive sales and team environment
• Attention to detail
• Passion to learn and build relationships
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient, while seeking guidance and direction as needed
• Bilingual skills

Apply Today! We’re so excited to connect with you! If you want to work with forward-thinking people in an award-winning culture, submit your application today.

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