Carrier Sales Specialist

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan + Company Match

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC. in Oak Brook, IL seeks a Carrier Sales Specialist to book carriers and manage shipments end-to-end. You will negotiate rates, track bookings, and ensure delivery timelines are met while maintaining carrier partnerships.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Base salary is $50,000 per year with commission, and total On-Target Earnings (OTE) of $90,000–$110,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Carriers.
• Negotiate rates with Carriers.
• Track and trace all shipments from booking through delivery.
• Confirm all accessorial charges within 48 hours of delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carrier Sales Specialist# Careers## Carrier Sales SpecialistApply: IL, Oak Brook: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101535It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Heniff Transportation provides best-in-class supply chain solutions to our valued customers by utilizing our network of supply chain services and resources. We focus on creating extraordinary growth and value across the markets, industries, and customers we serve through outstanding safety, innovation, and service performance. We accomplish this through one of the largest, fully integrated networks of terminals, transload and tank wash facilities in North America and now in Canada. We strive to be the BEST at everything we do. **Position Summary**The Carrier Sales Specialist is responsible for booking carriers on logistics shipments and getting the loads from pick up to delivery status. **Duties and Responsibilities:*** Build relationships with Carriers.* Negotiate rates with Carriers.* Track and trace all shipments from booking through delivery.* Confirm all accessorial charges within 48 hours of delivery. **Education and Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience* Experience using software Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)* Customer service experience **Essential Qualifications:*** Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills* Strong interpersonal skills* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Strong problem solving skills* Demonstrated ability to act as a team player and get involved in all aspects of the business function **Language Skills*** Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently **Physical Demands:*** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.* May be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.* Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.* Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. **Work Environment:*** The position typically operates in a standard office environment.* This position routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, file cabinets, and fax machines **Benefits Package:*** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance* 401(k) Plan + Company Match* Paid Time Off* Company Paid Holidays **Compensation:** **Base Salary**: $50,000 per year **Commission**: Eligible for performance-based commission earnings under the Company's commission plan. **Total Target Compensation**: Estimated **On-Target Earnings (OTE) of $90,000–$110,000 annually**, including base salary and commission opportunities. Actual earnings may vary based on individual performance, sales results, and the terms of the applicable commission plan. At Heniff, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Heniff treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.