Flatbed Account Specialist

TransLoop Logistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Uncapped pay & competitive salaries

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Personal financial advisor

Wellness Days

Job summary

TransLoop Logistics is seeking a Flatbed Account Specialist in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on owning the flatbed/open-deck segment of our carrier network, recruiting great flatbed carriers, and turning them into long-term partners who consistently perform.

You will work with warm leads or conduct outreach, book loads, resolve issues, and collaborate with the Customer Sales team to grow shippers, ensuring shipments run smoothly and relationships remain strong.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in flatbed carrier sales or flatbed logistics operations.
• Deep knowledge of flatbed modes, market behavior, and industry regulations.
• Strong carrier network and established industry relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
• Experience in a fast-paced brokerage or 3PL environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hunting down solid flatbed carriers – whether that’s working warm leads in our TMS or doing your own cold outreach and research
• Jumping on the phone, booking loads, solving problems, and making sure every shipment goes smoothly
• Partnering closely with our Customer Sales team to grow new/existing shippers
• Turning one‑off loads into long‑term partnerships that keep the freight flowing both ways
• Keeping your carriers happy while hitting (and beating) the service KPIs our carrier leadership team sets
• Building tight relationships with our Customer Sales team so everyone’s on the same page and the customer is serviced as the highest levels

Skills

Flatbed carrier sales

Carrier relationships

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Flatbed Account Specialist

Do you want to work on a team that makes you feel both motivated and supported in your role? A place where the tech offerings aren’t considered archaic in today’s innovative landscape. This role demands reps to be strategic, sales-focused, operationally diligent, and relationship-based. Carrier Reps at TransLoop play a vital role in identifying opportunities and developing strong relationships with service providers.

We’re looking for someone to own the flatbed/open‑deck side of our carrier network. Your main job? Find great flatbed carriers, build real relationships with them, and keep them happy so they’re always ready (and excited) to run our loads.

What You'll Do

• Hunting down solid flatbed carriers – whether that’s working warm leads in our TMS or doing your own cold outreach and research
• Jumping on the phone, booking loads, solving problems, and making sure every shipment goes smoothly
• Partnering closely with our Customer Sales team to grow new/existing shippers
• Turning one‑off loads into long‑term partnerships that keep the freight flowing both ways
• Keeping your carriers happy while hitting (and beating) the service KPIs our carrier leadership team sets
• Building tight relationships with our Customer Sales team so everyone’s on the same page and the customer is serviced as the highest levels

What You'll Need

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in flatbed carrier sales or flatbed logistics operations
• Deep knowledge of flatbed modes, market behavior, and industry‑specific regulations
• Strong carrier network and established industry relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, results‑driven mindset
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision‑making abilities
• Experience working in a fast‑paced brokerage or 3PL environment preferred

Bonus Points

• You have experience selling in 3PL, Transportation, or Tech

Enjoy the good life:

TransLoop wants you to love where you work so we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Uncapped pay & competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (50% paid by TransLoop)
• Personal financial advisor
• Wellness Days

About TransLoop

Imagine… working at a logistics company where all team members were supportive, had industry experience and the technology offerings did not look like an excel sheet… Imagine having free rein on all shippers in the country and not being tied down because your company saturated the entire market… Imagine carriers and shippers actually wanting to work with you… Imagine all drivers tracking in real‑time, eliminating annoying check calls and issues like finding out a carrier isn’t going to pick up a load because he did not answer his phone. Welcome to TransLoop, a much better logistics company.

TransLoop is a modern digital freight network revolutionizing logistics for shippers and carriers of all sizes. The team pairs cutting‑edge technology with white‑glove service to deliver unparalleled transparency, industry‑leading reliability, constant innovation, and real‑time collaboration with every shipment.
TransLoop is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, Transloop participates in the E‑Verify program in all locations.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.