Strategic Logistics Sales Consultant

R+L Carriers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

R+L Carriers in Texas seeks a Supply Chain Consultant to cultivate relationships with existing customers and develop larger accounts by crafting strategies and supply chain solutions tailored to client needs.

The role requires 5+ years in logistics, a related bachelor's degree, and strong English communication. You will present services, prepare quotes, and collaborate with Capacity Procurement to ensure service levels and sales goals are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working knowledge in logistics and transportation industry; including third-party full truckload logistics management, supply chain
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent education plus work experience
• Strong team-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and cultivate relationships
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and complex environment while making timely decisions under pressure
• Prefer experience in all modes: dry van, expedited, flatbed, oversized loads, refrigerated, intermodal shipments
• Previous freight management software experience; McLeod and Cargowise a plus
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop new business
• Cultivate relationships with existing customers to develop accounts to their fullest potential
• Create and drive a business plan strategy that successfully meets sales goals
• Maintain a working knowledge of the company's specialty services, internal resources, competitive strategies, and customer requirements
• Present full range of services to existing and new customers, allowing yourself to build a complete logistics and supply chain solution for the customers business needs
• Build strong customer relationships and understand trends that affect their business to creatively and strategically develop solutions
• Prepare quotes for new and existing business partners to meet your monthly and quarterly goals
• Work with the Capacity Procurement team to ensure loads are serviced to meet expectations
• Communicate frequently with the Capacity team and or carriers to ensure the shipper, consignee and customer are aware of any unexpected issues
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBR’s) with existing customers
• Conduct face to face meetings to build relationships and introduce additional services

Skills

Logistics experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making under pressure

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

McLeod

Cargowise

Job description

R+L Carriers in Texas seeks a Supply Chain Consultant to cultivate relationships with existing customers and develop larger accounts by crafting strategies and supply chain solutions tailored to client needs.

The role requires 5+ years in logistics, a related bachelor's degree, and strong English communication. You will present services, prepare quotes, and collaborate with Capacity Procurement to ensure service levels and sales goals are met.