Freight Capacity & Pricing Strategist

Challenger Motor Freight

Evanston (IL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Challenger Motor Freight is seeking a Carrier Capacity Specialist to drive revenue by identifying, pricing, securing, and converting spot freight opportunities across Canada, Cross-Border, and Intra-US markets. You will negotiate with carriers and leverage market intelligence to maximize gross profit while delivering exceptional customer service.

You will work closely with carriers, customers, sales, and operations to ensure profitable outcomes and reliable service in a fast-paced logistics

Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years in transportation or freight operations.
Experience negotiating rates and managing carrier relationships.
Strong knowledge of North American domestic and cross-border markets.
Experience with spot freight and capacity procurement.

Responsibilities

Spot Opportunity Management & Revenue Growth: identify and respond to freight opportunities; develop competitive quotes.
Pricing & Market Intelligence: analyze market trends; balance competitiveness with profitability.
Carrier Procurement & Relationship Management: source capacity; negotiate pricing; build carrier partnerships.
Freight Award & Operational Execution: document details; ensure handoffs to operations; support shipment execution.
Data Management & Process Excellence: record quoting activities; maintain data quality and reporting.
Team Collaboration: share insights; support peak periods; work with cross-functional teams.