Carrier Sales Representative II

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 29,205 - 41,190; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Vacation Days

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC. is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative II in Itasca, Illinois. The role focuses on developing strategic relationships with carriers, optimizing freight mix, and ensuring service quality. Responsibilities include negotiating rates, sourcing carriers, and improving processes. The position requires 3–5 years of logistics experience, with opportunities for bonuses and comprehensive benefits like health insurance, 401(k), and paid leave. Salary range is $21.20–$29.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years logistics experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with carriers.
• Prospect carriers through daily sourcing calls.
• Collaborate with teams to match carrier equipment to customer needs.
• Negotiate rates with transportation providers.
• Lead monthly business reviews and monitor carrier performance.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

General truckload, OTR and intermodal terms/info

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Carrier Sales Representative II

Overview

The Carrier Sales Representative II will develop and own strategic relationships with a portfolio of carriers who support AIT's network of external and internal customers. The primary role is to procure capacity and build deep relationships with our carrier partners, optimize carrier needs within AIT's freight mix, and ensure performance, communication, and integrity are kept at the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain long‑term, strategic relationships with a defined portfolio of carriers
• Prospect qualified carriers by conducting daily sourcing calls to secure consistent truck capacity meeting AIT TS compliance guidelines
• Collaborate with Account Executives and Account Managers to source opportunities to strategically match available carrier equipment to AIT customer needs
• Negotiate rates with transportation providers at or below current market rates
• Partner with carrier decision makers to align strategies to benefit both organizations
• Develop, implement, and manage dedicated capacity solutions for AIT truckload customers
• Lead monthly business reviews with top carriers and monitor carrier performance to address deficiencies with corrective action plans
• Ensure all shipments are tracked daily
• Drive automation across carrier portfolio (GPS, ELD, EDI)
• Communicate accessorial charges to Account Management team in a timely manner to ensure approval and maximum revenue per load as needed
• Suggest improvements in procedures that will increase efficiency, develop profit, and better serve customers
• Communicate with internal teammates on load status as needed
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced Carrier Sales Reps
• Wage range for this position is $21.20–$29.90, may vary by geography, knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

Qualifications

• Education Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Required)
  • Associate's Degree (Preferred)
  • Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Experience Qualifications
  • 3–5 years logistics experience (Required)
• Skills and Abilities
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Medium proficiency)
  • General truckload, OTR and intermodal terms/info (Low proficiency)
  • Transportation Management System (TMS) (Low proficiency)
• Other Skills We Hope to See
  • Team player, respectful to teammates
  • Strong work ethic, ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy
  • Growth mindset, passion for continuous improvement and openness to change
  • Customer service focus, building relationships with internal and external customers

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (depending on position). Benefits include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k), and Tuition Reimbursement. Eligible teammates may receive up to 10–20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets worldwide. For more than 40 years, the Chicago‑based supply chain solutions leader has built a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.