Logistics Coordinator

Transportation One LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base wages

Benefits

Unique work culture

Job summary

A leading freight brokerage in Chicago is seeking a motivated Logistics Coordinator to participate in an extensive training program. The role includes prospecting new clients and providing tailored solutions to enhance efficiency throughout customers' supply chains. The ideal candidate possesses clear communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and preferably some sales or customer service experience. This is an office-based position and offers competitive wages, benefits, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Customer service or sales experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training to become a salesperson.
• Prospect new clients through networking and cold calling.
• Tailor solutions to maximize profitability for clients.

Skills

Clear and confident communication

Ability to work in a team

Ambitious and enthusiastic attitude

Outgoing personality

Customer Service/Sales experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Transportation One is a leading freight brokerage based here in Chicago, IL with a national presence. If you are interested in joining a highly successful, progressive and dynamic company apply within. We are offering highly motivated candidates who are aligned with our values competitive base wages, benefits, a unique work culture and a career path leading to truly exceptional commission earnings. We are committed to training and investing in our employees to drive their success. Although no experience is needed, an inside sales background is preferred.

Job purpose

*This is not a remote position*

As a Logistics Coordinator you will participate in our extensive training program to become an individual producer on our sales floor. We will teach you about the 3PL industry, help you build a strong network of clients, and provide you with the tools you need to succeed as a salesperson!

Upon completion of the training program, we will give you the opportunity to join one of our two Sales teams based on your personal and professional strengths! Once assigned to a team, you will be responsible for prospecting new clients by networking, cold calling, researching, and building rapport. You will also be responsible for selling and honoring the day-to-day commitments of accounts. You will implement and tailor solutions to increase efficiency, add value, and maximize profitability throughout customers’ supply chains.

T1 will give you the resources to provide the highest quality service and ensure that the needs of your clients are met on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Clear and confident communication
• Ability to work in a team environment while also delivering independent results
• Ambitious and enthusiastic attitude
• Outgoing personality and ability to develop client relationships
• Customer Service/Sales experience or Project Management experience preferred

Working conditions

General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard equipment available.

EEO Statement

Transportation One is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or other protected category.