Hybrid Carrier Sales & Operations Specialist

redwoodlogistics; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission

Learning & Development resources

Internal mobility

Employee referral bonus

401k with match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Transit benefits

ERGs

Job summary

Redwood Logistics in Carol Stream, IL is seeking an experienced Carrier Sales and Operations Representative to identify, source, and develop strong business relationships with service providers to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

You will execute Redwood operation excellence, negotiate rates, and coordinate shipments while maintaining high levels of service and performance within a fast-paced, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven success in a Carrier Sales position within the logistics industry.
• Excellent communication, networking, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible; ability to change focus quickly to meet market conditions and company needs.

Responsibilities

• Leverage knowledge of transportation industry within carrier sales and Redwood operations.
• Build and maintain new and current strategic carrier profiles through research and networking and aligning Redwood truckload sales opportunities.
• Actively engage carrier partners primarily by phone, targeting 80+ dials per day.
• Negotiate freight rates to motor carriers to maximize profitability on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly basis.
• Coordinate available customer freight with available motor carrier equipment, while utilizing Redwood's internal postings.
• Provide service and support to motor carriers to build the business relationship.
• Resolve issues timely to uphold Redwood’s exceptional customer service level.
• Research, contact, and develop new carrier relationships to introduce new capacity to customer sales opportunities.

Skills

Carrier Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Fast-paced

Flexibility

Job description

Redwood Logistics in Carol Stream, IL is seeking an experienced Carrier Sales and Operations Representative to identify, source, and develop strong business relationships with service providers to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

You will execute Redwood operation excellence, negotiate rates, and coordinate shipments while maintaining high levels of service and performance within a fast-paced, onsite environment.