Carrier Sales Specialist — On-site in Oak Brook | Flexible Hours

Journey; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Journey, in partnership with an established freight brokerage, is seeking a Carrier Sales team member in Oak Brook, IL. You will source, vet, and build relationships with truckload carriers to cover freight and negotiate rates for contracted and spot loads.

You will maintain daily communication with carriers from pickup to delivery, provide timely updates to the internal sales team, and log real-time status in the TMS. A hunter mindset and self-motivation help you win in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Carrier Sales experience within a 3pl brokerage preferred.
• 2+ years of 3pl brokerage experience preferred.
• Experience with FTL Dry, FTL Reefer, Flatbed, and Power-Only modes.
• Hunter mindset and self-motivated to win.
• Reliable daily transportation to Oak Brook (required).

Responsibilities

• Source, vet, and build carrier relationships to cover truckload freight.
• Book and negotiate rates for contracted and spot freight.
• Maintain consistent communication with the carrier from pick up to deliver.
• Provide timely updates to the internal customer sales team regarding escalations and ensure on time delivery.
• Log updates in the TMS in real time.

Skills

Hunter mindset

Self-motivated to win

Reliability

Tools

TMS

Job description

Journey, in partnership with an established freight brokerage, is seeking a Carrier Sales team member in Oak Brook, IL. You will source, vet, and build relationships with truckload carriers to cover freight and negotiate rates for contracted and spot loads.

You will maintain daily communication with carriers from pickup to delivery, provide timely updates to the internal sales team, and log real-time status in the TMS. A hunter mindset and self-motivation help you win in a competitive market.