Senior Carrier Account Representative

Arrive Logistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Employee Resource Groups

Office events

Casual dress code

Downtown Chicago location

Gym access

Employee counseling

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Arrive Logistics in Chicago is seeking a Senior Carrier Account Representative with 2+ years in Carrier Sales or Brokering to grow carrier partnerships and deliver best-in-class service to customers.

You will procure freight carriers, negotiate loads, monitor carrier capacity, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and exceptional customer experience. Training lasts about six months with uncapped commission thereafter.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Carrier Sales or Brokering role.
• Ability to build relationships with external carriers and internal teams.
• Strong problem solving and client service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow relationships with carrier partners to service customers.
• Procure freight carriers and develop carrier partnerships and capacity.
• Negotiate loads and arrange or secure loads for Arrive's customers.
• Analyze market conditions and carrier availability to support shipping needs.
• Coordinate with tracking team to ensure elite customer service from pickup to delivery.
• Maintain high service performance and update tracking boards.
• Identify opportunities to utilize committed capacity for new/existing customers.
• Foster internal relationships with the Business Development team.
• Apply industry knowledge to resolve issues efficiently and independently.

Skills

Carrier Sales

Brokering

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Team Player

Tools

CRM

Job description

Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company in North America, with plans to continue to significantly grow year over year. Our success is a testament to our remarkable team and what we are building together. We’re committed to providing employees with a meaningful work experience and have established an award-winning culture that supports personal and career development in a fun, casual, and collaborative environment. There has never been a more exciting time to get on board,

Who We Want

Our explosive growth is your opportunity to join our high-energy Carrier Capacity team. We’re looking to hire a Senior Carrier Account Representative with previous third-party logistics experience who is ready to put their expertise to work at the fastest-growing brokerage in the country.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Carrier Account Representative, your key responsibilities are establishing and growing relationships with carrier partners to service our customers’ needs while providing best-in-class service.

• Procure freight carriers and develop relationships with freight carriers listed within our CRM and / or identified through individual research.
• Develop strong freight carrier partnerships and capacity, arrange or negotiate loads for Arrive’s customers/shippers.
• Analyze market conditions, carrier availability, and customer shipping demands to determine which carriers can best support the customer and their specific shipping needs
• Foster a cohesive working relationship with Arrive’s tracking team and engage with them daily to provide elite customer service from pick-up to delivery.
• Maintain outstanding service performance.
• Consistently update tracking boards, connect with freight carriers regularly, and manage pre-pick up status.
• Seek opportunities for new and existing customers to utilize committed capacity.
• Build strong internal relationships with the Business Development team.
• Utilize industry knowledge to resolve issues efficiently and independently.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Carrier Sales or Brokering role is required
• We’re looking for personable, hard-working individuals who aren’t afraid to go above and beyond each and every day for themselves and Arrive.
• Resourcefulness is key! We are solving complex issues each and every day at Arrive. We need team players who are curious, ask questions and are solutions-oriented.
• A strong work ethic is essential. If you don’t enjoy working hard and hustling through your day, this might not be a good match.
• Building relationships and establishing rapport should come naturally to you. Successful brokers at Arrive will know the importance of establishing strong external AND internal relationships.
• Our work culture is high energy! We need highly motivated individuals to help us reach our goals.
• You should feel comfortable taking risks and making quick decisions! Our industry is fast-paced. Highly ambitious people thrive!

The Perks of Working With Us

• Take advantage of our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage.
• Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) program.
• Build relationships and take part in learning opportunities through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Enjoy office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more!
• Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.
• Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL!
• Sweat it out at the LifeStart gym in our office building that includes brand new Peloton bikes, top-of-the-line equipment and personal training options.
• Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Take time to manage your physical and mental health - we offer company paid holidays, paid vacation time and wellness days.
• Receive 100% paid parental leave when you become a new parent.
• Get paid to work with your friends through our Referral Program!
• Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages.

The base salary for this position starts at $50,000, plus eligibility for uncapped commission following the successful completion of our training program. (Training will last 6 months on average, but can vary based on individual comprehension and achievement)

Your Arrive Experience

When we say "award-winning culture," we mean it. We’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Inc. Fast Company, Fortune, and earned Top Workplaces and Great Place to Work, to name a few. We intend on topping many more of those lists in the years to come, but we’re not in it for the trophies. We’re committed to culture because it keeps us connected to each other and invested in our shared success while having a blast along the way. Our employee-founded resource groups create communities within Arrive’s walls, including Women in Logistics, Emerging Professionals, Prisms, Black Logistics Group, Salute and Unidos.

Notice:

To ensure a safe and transparent interview process, we want to note that Arrive Logistics adheres to strict recruitment practices. Candidates undergo an interview process, and Arrive Logistics does not provide unsolicited job offers. If you have concerns about receiving a fraudulent offer, please contact [e-mail] for verification.