Logistics Sales & Carrier Relations Specialist

Vaco; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions provider is seeking a Logistics Sales Support Specialist in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves coordinating freight movement, negotiating rates with carriers, and ensuring effective communication between sales, carriers, and customers. The ideal candidate will have 1-3+ years of logistics experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in TMS platforms and Microsoft Office. The company offers a dynamic work environment and values problem-solving and adaptability.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in logistics, freight brokerage, carrier sales, or transportation support.
• Proven experience negotiating rates with truckers, owner-operators, and carriers.
• Strong understanding of freight markets, lanes, and transportation pricing.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics sales representatives by securing carrier capacity for customer freight.
• Negotiate competitive rates, lanes, and service terms with truck drivers and carriers.
• Coordinate load coverage and shipment tracking from pickup through delivery.

Skills

Logistics expertise

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A logistics solutions provider is seeking a Logistics Sales Support Specialist in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves coordinating freight movement, negotiating rates with carriers, and ensuring effective communication between sales, carriers, and customers. The ideal candidate will have 1-3+ years of logistics experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in TMS platforms and Microsoft Office. The company offers a dynamic work environment and values problem-solving and adaptability.