Sales Prospector

Driveaway; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Driveaway is seeking a motivated Sales Prospector in Knoxville, TN to generate new business and move equipment and vehicles. This full-time, hourly role collaborates with dispatch and uses standard procedures to ensure accuracy and on-time performance.

Responsibilities include lead generation, carrier coordination, and strong customer service. Flexible with evenings and weekends as needed; benefits start day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two/four-year degree preferred.
• Strong organization and time management with attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook; good telephone skills and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new customers and vehicle moves via lead generation and cold calls.
• Broker movement using carriers and other methods; coordinate with dispatch.
• Maintain client satisfaction and on-time results; follow SOPs.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Office software

Telephone skills

Learn new software

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma

Some college

Tools

Transportation management software

Job description

Sales Prospector# Sales ProspectorKnoxville, TN 37932## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation Level4 Year DegreeCategorySales## DescriptionAt **ATC Driveaway & Transport,** we're looking for a motivated Sales Prospector who enjoys building new connections and uncovering opportunities that can help grow our business. The Sales Prospector is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly paid role responsible for prospecting for new business opportunities from potential new customers in the movement of their equipment and vehicles.**Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:*** Prospect for new customers and new vehicle or equipment moves by a combination of lead generation efforts, cold-calling, and customer relationship development and maintenance.* Broker the movement of equipment and vehicles using appropriate carriers and/or other methods.* Work with a team of dispatchers to maintain accuracy, client satisfaction, on-time results, and adherence to company policies.* Follow the Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) and training materials for Dispatch. Work closely with the Dispatch Manager to determine the best strategies to improve processes & efficiency.* Provides customer service support for escalated, ongoing, or specialized issues, utilizing your experience to drive solutions.* Be proficient in all aspects of the ATC transportation management software system or applicable required software.* Availability on evenings and weekends coverage as needed.* Adhere to operational policies, practices, and procedures to attain operating goals.* Participate in a culture of continuous process improvement.* Work as a Team player focused on Customer and Company success.**Pay Structure:** Hourly plus SPIF(s)## Qualifications**Qualifications:*** Highly organized and detail oriented.* Effective prioritization and time management and problem-solving ability.* Must exhibit professionalism and be effective working with customers and coworkers.* Tactfully convey information, both orally and written, on a wide range of topics to a diverse target audience.* Computer skills with common office software, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet communications.* Professional telephone skills with a clear speaking voice.* Ability to learn new Software as needed.* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.* Strong initiative to strive for continuous accuracy, quality, and timeliness of information.**Education & Experience:*** High School graduate or equivalent education required; Two-year or Four-year undergraduate degree preferred.* Minimum 2 years prior sale experience preferred.**Equipment Operated, Work Environment, and Mental/Physical Requirements:*** Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.* Position is in a well-lighted, temperature controlled office environment. Typically Monday through Friday workweeks. Occasional evening and weekend work could be necessary.* Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day for long periods of time, walking or standing the remainder. Involves long periods of looking at a backlit computer monitor, concentrating and paying attention to details.**Work Schedule and Benefits:*** Monday through Friday, full-time, 8-hour daytime shift* Benefits eligible from day one including, health, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary disability and life insurance.* 401(k) with company matching* Paid time off (PTO)