Carrier Sales Specialist - Logistics Negotiator

GEODIS; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair pay and bonus opportunities

Flexible job schedules

Early pay access

Health coverage options

Paid holidays

Inclusive culture

Job summary

GEODIS in Plano, TX seeks a Carrier Sales Representative to develop and manage the carrier database, understand carriers’ capabilities, and expand GEODIS services across North America.

You will negotiate with carriers to meet load coverage, route shipments, provide quotes, track loads, and collaborate with the sales team to resolve issues, while upholding GEODIS policies and delivering cost-effective logistics solutions.

Qualifications

• Freight brokerage experience preferred.
• PC literate with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and Excel.
• Ability to work well independently, occasionally with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.
• Exceptional customer service focus and skills.
• Superior verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the carrier database and expand GEODIS’s services.
• Successfully understand carrier’s operational capabilities, freight needs, and service area.
• Foster and develop relationships with carriers in North America.
• Reach and excel the required load coverage levels and target margin goals.
• Utilize and display sharp negotiation skills to ensure GEODIS provides the most cost effective logistics solutions.
• Meet dispatching and check call requirements.
• Maintain reliable communications with sales team regarding changes in shipper pickup and customer delivery schedules and potential service failures.
• Communicate customer problems, needs, leads and inquiries to the sales team.
• Provide shipment quotes to customers.
• Prioritize available freight to efficiently and effectively cover all available customer loads.
• Track all booked loads from the point the transportation provider is contracted through final delivery of the load.
• Understand and support the goals, policies, and procedures of GEODIS
• Other duties as required and assigned

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

GEODIS in Plano, TX seeks a Carrier Sales Representative to develop and manage the carrier database, understand carriers’ capabilities, and expand GEODIS services across North America.

You will negotiate with carriers to meet load coverage, route shipments, provide quotes, track loads, and collaborate with the sales team to resolve issues, while upholding GEODIS policies and delivering cost-effective logistics solutions.