Remote After-Hours Carrier Sales Specialist

Larkin Express Logistics; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Larkin Express Logistics is seeking an After-Hours Operations / Carrier Sales Representative to be a key contact for carriers and customers, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries while delivering exceptional service.

You will build carrier relationships, source capacity, negotiate rates, monitor shipments, and coordinate with internal teams on after-hours operations to maintain high reliability and responsiveness.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Tools

McLeod Software

Job description

Larkin Express Logistics is seeking an After-Hours Operations / Carrier Sales Representative to be a key contact for carriers and customers, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries while delivering exceptional service.

You will build carrier relationships, source capacity, negotiate rates, monitor shipments, and coordinate with internal teams on after-hours operations to maintain high reliability and responsiveness.