Logistics Consultant

Axle Logistics; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance (100% paid)

Job summary

Axle Logistics is seeking a highly motivated Logistics Consultant to join our growing team in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. You will engage in sales, customer service, and end-to-end management of client freight needs.

You will collaborate with third-party carriers and shippers to ensure safe, timely deliveries while negotiating rates and building lasting client relationships. A base salary with uncapped commission and strong employee benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven customer service skills with a sales-driven mindset.
• Ability to work on-site at Axle Logistics locations.
• Willingness to travel to meet clients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sell and manage client freight needs within a book of business.
• Collaborate with carriers and shippers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to maintain competitive rates.
• Develop long-term relationships with customers through first-in-class service.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

Cold-calling

Job description

An award-winning logistics company that doesn’t fit the mold.

We pride ourselves on changing the industry standard and setting a new tone in the logistics field. Ask our current employees what it’s like to work here, and you’ll hear words not often used to describe a logistics shop: energetic, contagious, addicting, inspiring, meaningful, rewarding, and fun.

At Axle Logistics, we strongly embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and have a passion for providing real opportunities to ambitious professionals who share our energy and competitive nature. Whether you’re a recent college graduate or a seasoned business professional looking for a career change, we can provide you with a path for success through our comprehensive training program, professional development process, and unlimited access to a dynamic leadership team with years of experience in the industry.

We love to see each other win. Positive attitudes produce positive results, and that spirit is the foundation of everything that we do.

About the Role:

Axle Logistics is looking to hire a highly motivated full-time Logistics Consultants.

Do you have an aptitude for sales and a desire to get into the essential supply chain industry? Are you looking for more than a job? Do you want to work in an energetic, addicting, inspiring, meaningful, rewarding, and fun environment for a growing Inc. 5000 organization where hard work truly pays off? If so, please read on!

This Logistics Consultant position earns a competitive base pay plus uncapped commission. We also offer generous benefits and perks, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacations, a free week of vacation for getting married or having a baby, life insurance, a company cell phone, free in-office beverages, a free lunch every week, new headquarters that includes an employee gym, a casual dress code, company-wide events, and massive opportunities for advancement. If this sounds like the right opportunity to leverage your customer service and sales skills to get started on a career in supply chain consultations,

What you'll do:

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LOGISTICS CONSULTANT

As a Logistics Consultant, you are involved in sales, customer service, and the management of your customer’s freight needs. You collaborate with third-party motor carriers, shippers alike, overseeing the full lifecycle of every shipment in your given book of business. By providing first-in-class customer service, you develop long-term relationships with customers. You manage the movement of your clients’ goods, ensuring that they are picked up, transported safely, and delivered on time according to the client’s expectations. You function as the liaison between clients, carriers, shippers, and receivers.

In order to maintain market competitive pricing, you conduct contract negotiations. You collaborate with team members on pricing strategies and problem-solving. To build a portfolio of clients, you perform a high volume of “cold-calling.” Staying up to date on market conditions and technology through internal and external training is an essential component to your success. You feel great about helping other companies find success through the management of their supply chain. And, seeing your efforts pay off in your paycheck gives you a great sense of accomplishment!

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% company-paid life insurance policy
• Optional voluntary benefits (disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life)
• Work-Life Balance & Time Off
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Free catered weekly team lunches
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with clear paths for professional development and career growth

Requirements:

You might be the perfect Logistics Consultant if you:

• Are outgoing, ambitious, and driven to succeed.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Are a quick thinker who can effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must-Haves

• Ability to work on-site at designated Axle Logistics locations.
• Proven customer service skills with a sales-driven, self-motivated mindset.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to work well within a team.
• Ability to travel to meet with potential and existing clients as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of sales or account management experience.
• Operational experience within the 3PL/logistics field is a major plus.

Summary:

Axle Logistics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.