REP 1, CARRIER SALES

U.S. Xpress, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Basic/Supplemental Life

AD&D

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Savings Accounts

Company Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short Term Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

U.S. Xpress, Inc.

in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Logistics Carrier Manager to facilitate the movement of loads by contracting an outsourced network of transportation providers. You will track freight to ensure customer requirements are met and deliver top-notch service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in Sales, Transportation, Finance, or Hospitality preferred in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and/or Power BI at an intermediate level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage carrier relationships to negotiate rates and secure load coverage.
• Develop and maintain a network of carriers via lead generation, cold calling, and referrals.
• Grow and manage relationships with carriers, drivers, and stakeholders through proactive communication.
• Drive adoption of U.S. Xpress digital and automated systems with the carrier base.
• Monitor carrier performance to maintain high-level service and reliability.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues for carriers and customers.

Skills

Excel/Power BI

Negotiation

Change management

Communication

Fast learner

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Who We Are

U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?

Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death/Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

TEMPE AZ
0700-1700
Position open to remote: No
Grade: ES10
Compensation Range: 45,000-50,000

Primary Position Purpose

Facilitate the successful movement of loads for our customers by contracting and managing an outsourced network of transportation providers. Track freight to ensure customer requirements are met by the selected transportation provider. Make customer service the top priority by providing customers and carriers with the highest level of service possible.

Position Functions

• Manage carrier relationship to negotiate rates and secure load coverage while maximizing profitability.
• Establish, grow, and manage a network of carriers via lead generation, cold calling, and referrals.
• Develop and maintain quality working relationships with carriers, transportation providers, drivers, and external/internal stakeholders by proactive communication.
• Work with carrier base to drive the use of U.S. Xpress digital and automated systems.
• Trailer management- contribute to the balancing of trailer networks by leveraging carrier relationships and maintaining accurate system data.
• Monitor carrier performance to maintain high level service.
• Utilize carrier network and relationships to grow book of business to meet the demands of our customers.
• Work with internal teams to resolve issues for carrier partners and customers.
• Manage communication/documentation for Carriers in our systems.
• Gather and communicate market information about the supply and demand of capacity in the marketplace to understand market conditions and lane rates.
• Sourcing new business opportunities- vetting via internal/external data and providing market feedback to strategic procurement team.
• Review carrier credentials to ensure they meet U.S. Xpress Logistics compliance and customer requirements.
• Responsible for monitoring, tracking, and tracing all loads.
• Make service the top priority by providing carriers with the highest level of service.
• Collaborate with all levels of the organization to harness collective intelligence of the workforce.
• Attend and engage in all meetings and trainings on recent developments, goals, and objectives.

What We’re Looking For

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred. (Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.)

Experience

Experience in Sales, Transportation, Finance, or Hospitality experience preferred. Experience thriving in a fast paced, deadline driven work environment.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in utilizing Excel and/or Power BI at an intermediate level preferred
• Ability to comfortably negotiate, persuade and manage conflict
• Adept at assessing organizational dynamics and managing change
• Work quickly and efficiently.
• Able to test solutions, learn, and iterate quickly
• Forward-thinking and solution driven
• Effectively communicates through various channels

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Work Environment / Physical Requirements - Normal Office Settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

This role will remain open until it has been filled.