Operations/Carrier Sales Representative- After Hours

Larkin Express Logistics, LLC; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkin Express Logistics, LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a motivated and dependable After-Hours Operations / Carrier Sales Representative to join our team.

This role serves as a key contact for carriers and customers during after-hours, ensuring freight is picked up and delivered on time while building lasting carrier relationships and delivering reliable transportation solutions. Remote: Monday–Friday 4:00pm–12:00am.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics operations, carrier sales, or freight brokerage.
• McLeod Software experience preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and contact carriers to secure capacity for customer shipments.
• Negotiate competitive freight rates while maintaining strong carrier relationships.
• Build, maintain, and manage an active carrier network and database.
• Monitor in-transit shipments and proactively resolve issues that arise during transit.
• Coordinate with customers and carriers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
• Secure contract and dedicated freight opportunities with carriers.
• Track shipments from pickup through final delivery, providing updates as needed.
• Communicate effectively with customers, carriers, and internal team members to ensure seamless operations.
• Follow established operating procedures while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service.
• Remote: Monday- Friday 4:00pm-12:00am

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Customer service mindset

Tools

McLeod Software

MS Office

Job description

Charleston, SC

Description

Larkin Express is seeking a motivated and dependable After-Hours Operations / Carrier Sales Representative to join our team. This individual serves as a key point of contact for carriers and customers during after-hours operations, ensuring freight is picked up and delivered on time while providing exceptional service. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds lasting carrier relationships, and is committed to delivering reliable transportation solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Source and contact carriers to secure capacity for customer shipments.
• Negotiate competitive freight rates while maintaining strong carrier relationships.
• Build, maintain, and manage an active carrier network and database.
• Monitor in-transit shipments and proactively resolve any issues that arise during transit.
• Coordinate with customers and carriers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
• Secure contract and dedicated freight opportunities with carriers.
• Track shipments from pickup through final delivery, providing updates as needed.
• Communicate effectively with customers, carriers, and internal team members to ensure seamless operations.
• Follow established operating procedures while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service.
• Remote: Monday- Friday 4:00pm-12:00am

Requirements

• Experience in logistics operations, carrier sales, or freight brokerage required.
• Experience with McLeod Software preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a proactive, customer-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.