Hybrid Carrier Sales & Brokerage Specialist

CJ Logistics America; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and DI

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Early access to earned wages

High-performance culture

Opportunities for advancement!

Job summary

CJ Logistics America is seeking a Brokerage Operations Representative in Des Plaines, IL to build and grow relationships with truckload carriers. You will cover loads with vetted carriers, ensuring profitability and service while utilizing CJ’s technology toolbox.

The role requires 2+ years in carrier sales or brokerage operations, proficiency in rate negotiations, and experience with Mercury Gate TMS/DAT/Four Kites. Hybrid work with on-site four days per week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of carrier sales or brokerage operations experience.
• Experience with rate negotiations and load execution.
• Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Experience with Mercury Gate TMS, DAT, Four Kites, Convoy for Brokers, Google.

Responsibilities

• Attract, develop, and grow relationships with truckload carriers.
• Learn, follow, and suggest process improvements.
• Negotiate and manage spot rates, contracts, and renewals with carriers.
• Leverage CJ technology to negotiate pricing, drive automation, and create efficiencies for carrier partners.
• Maintain communication with carriers to meet customer expectations and on-time delivery.
• Perform other related duties as required within training and expertise.

Skills

Carrier sales

Rate negotiations

TMS experience

Carrier relationships

Negotiation

Tools

Mercury Gate TMS

DAT

Four Kites

Convoy for Brokers

Google Workspace

Trucker Tools

Job description

CJ Logistics America is seeking a Brokerage Operations Representative in Des Plaines, IL to build and grow relationships with truckload carriers. You will cover loads with vetted carriers, ensuring profitability and service while utilizing CJ’s technology toolbox.

The role requires 2+ years in carrier sales or brokerage operations, proficiency in rate negotiations, and experience with Mercury Gate TMS/DAT/Four Kites. Hybrid work with on-site four days per week.