Experienced Carrier Sales Representative

Transportation One; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Company provided onsite gym membership

Paid time off and company holidays

Company paid short term disability

Job summary

A leading logistics firm based in Chicago is looking for an Experienced Carrier Sales Representative. In this role, you will manage a freight portfolio, negotiate rates, and build strong relationships with carriers. Candidates should have at least 2 years of carrier sales experience and a Bachelor's degree. The company offers competitive compensation ranging from $49,000 to $55,000 plus commission, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior carrier sales experience.
• Ability to manage multiple software systems.
• Flexible to meet demands of market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate freight rates with motor carriers.
• Build and maintain carrier relationships.
• Provide service and support to motor carriers.
• Coordinate customer freight with motor carrier equipment.

Skills

Carrier sales experience

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Our training program is unrivaled and the perfect place for recent graduates to start their professional lives.

The transportation industry is always growing, and now is the perfect time to seize career opportunities. There’s no better place to do it than Transportation One, with fun loving people and a company backed by a history of exponential growth and success.

The Advantage of T1

Join the Transportation One Team!

Picture this: you’re sitting at a desk, immersed in the hectic world that is the logistics industry. Fielding phone calls, running down leads, and juggling your various tasks. Suddenly, one of your co-workers gets to their feet, strides across the room, picks up a mallet and rings the gong sitting on the front desk. The office erupts with applause and words of congratulation. Because a team member just did something astounding. They made a record sale, averted a catastrophe, or achieved a height never before accomplished. It’s another average day here at Transportation One, where excellence is standard.

The transportation industry is always growing, and now is the perfect time to seize career opportunities. There’s no better place to do it than Transportation One, with fun loving people and a company backed by a history of exponential growth and success.

Our doors are always open to experienced freight brokers and logistics support
professionals. The ideal candidate is able to manage a freight portfolio from
pickup to delivery, and add value to the company as a whole by providing new
insight to the team. But that doesn’t mean we won’t train the right person and
give them the tools to meet our incredibly high standards. Our training program is unrivaled and the perfect place for recent graduates to start their professional lives.

Competitive pay

Company Sporting Leagues

The Transportation One Employee Advantage

Situated in Goose Island, a stone’s throw from the the CTA Blue Line, Transportation One offers location, location, location. Who wouldn’t want to work within walking distance of so many acclaimed bars and restaurants? We’re also very close to the Magnificent Mile, the Daley Plaza, and countless other city landmarks.

Competitive Pay Structure

Aggressive Commission/Bonus Structure

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Team Building Through Company-Sponsored Happy Hours and Sporting Leagues

Join Transportation One Today

Consistent growth and success wouldn’t be possible without having the most talented and driven team members the city of Chicago has to offer. We would love to see you join the fastest-growing logistics firm in the Midwest and fill one of our open positions listed below.

Position:Experienced Carrier Sales Representative

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id:142

# of Openings:1

About us

Transportation One is a non-asset transportation brokerage offering full-service, multi-modal logistics solutions dedicated to meeting the demands of the transportation industry. We invest heavily in cutting-edge technology and experienced logistics professionals, allowing us to deliver superior service to all our clients. Put simply, when it comes to transportation, we’re the one you want.

Job purpose

Acting as Carrier Sales Representative , facilitate the achievement of business goals through sales activities including: managing a freight portfolio from pick up to delivery, provide and negotiate freight rates, building carrier relationships, leverage knowledge of the business and industry to influence and impact decision-making processes.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide and negotiate freight rates to motor carriers and the internal sales team as needed to ensure maximum profitability
• Coordinate available customer freight with available motor carrier equipment
• Consistently provide service and support to motor carriers in an effort to build the business relationship
• Provide collaboration with the Customer Sales team to streamline processes
• Manage performance expectations through carrier account metrics
• Communicate with motor carriers to provide tracking updates on shipments and help to resolve issues
• Verify all freight charges, confirm receipt of Bill of Lading, and resolve all payables discrepancy prior to final payment to motor carrier
• Identify lanes and/or carriers to source capacity and add to your network on an ongoing basis
• Be available outside the office for urgent issues requiring attention
• Work assigned weekend shifts (1-2 max per quarter), primarily on a Saturday
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ year of prior carrier sales experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Flexible; ability to change focus quickly to meet demands of market conditions and/or company needs
• Able to multi-task and manage multiple software systems
• PTO (Paid Time off) + Company holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
• Company paid short term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Company paid maternity and paternity leave
• 401k with company match
• Company provided onsite gym membership

Compensation

Compensation for this role will range between 49,000-55,000 + commission.

Working conditions

General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard equipment available.

EEO Statement

Transportation One is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or other protected category.