Strategic Carrier Procurement Specialist

Evans Transportation, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans Transportation, Inc. is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative in Chattanooga, TN to secure capacity for Truckload orders and provide estimated pricing under the guidance of the Carrier Procurement Manager.

You will use carrier analytics and internal tools to guide negotiations and support customer transportation needs. The role requires developing relationships with carriers, posting loads, sending rate confirmations, and maintaining service levels across the carrier network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and related experience.
• Strong ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate, and influence others.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with transportation management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop carrier relationships to support customers.
• Send and receive rate confirmations.
• Negotiate transportation rates and manage load postings.
• Provide rate feedback to Account Managers.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound calling to carriers.
• Provide tracking and ETA information to customers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Customer service

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Team player

Deadline-driven

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

Excel

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Evans Transportation, Inc. is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative in Chattanooga, TN to secure capacity for Truckload orders and provide estimated pricing under the guidance of the Carrier Procurement Manager.

You will use carrier analytics and internal tools to guide negotiations and support customer transportation needs. The role requires developing relationships with carriers, posting loads, sending rate confirmations, and maintaining service levels across the carrier network.