Road Carrier Sales Specialist

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV - Global transport and logistics in Itasca, IL, is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative for the Road US division. You will source, negotiate, and secure carriers, manage daily dispatch, and track shipments from pickup to delivery to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in logistics or brokerage with drayage focus, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with TMS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in logistics, freight brokerage, or customer service (3+ years preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of carrier sales experience with a focus on drayage (3+ years preferred).
• Strong understanding of transportation and drayage operations, including carrier regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and secure carriers and drivers to cover available freight in a cost-effective and service-focused manner.
• Manage daily dispatch operations, ensuring accurate communication of shipment details to carriers.
• Track and monitor shipments from pickup through delivery, providing timely updates to internal teams and customers.
• Collect and verify all carrier documentation for on-time shipment closeout and billing.
• Build, develop, and maintain long-term carrier relationships to strengthen capacity reliability and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to provide operational support, pricing input, and customer updates as needed.
• Assist with customer service and account management functions to ensure consistent communication and successful delivery performance.
• Stay informed on current market conditions, rate trends, and seasonal fluctuations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Generate new carrier leads and onboard qualified partners to expand DSV’s carrier network.
• Proactively identify and resolve shipment or service issues, using sound judgment and effective problem‑solving.
• Perform additional duties and project work as assigned.

Skills

Carrier sourcing

Negotiation

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

TMS

MS Office

Job description

DSV - Global transport and logistics in Itasca, IL, is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative for the Road US division. You will source, negotiate, and secure carriers, manage daily dispatch, and track shipments from pickup to delivery to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in logistics or brokerage with drayage focus, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with TMS and MS Office.