Transportation Solutions Specialist - Sales & Ops

Cornerstone Systems; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee owned

Job summary

Cornerstone Systems, an employee-owned transportation and logistics provider, seeks a Transportation Representative for its Memphis HQ. You will support operations, drive sales initiatives, and handle accounting tasks within the Surfaces OTR Operations team, building carrier and customer relationships and ensuring day-to-day execution of shipments.

You will negotiate rates, manage multiple stakeholders, and leverage TMS data to improve service and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics or a related field.
• Experience in transportation or logistics operations is preferred but not required.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Proactive, motivated, with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; reliable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry; comfortable with TMS processes.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and sales initiatives within the Memphis Surface Transportation/Transactional Truck Brokerage Division.
• Develop and maintain carrier and customer relationships; source and negotiate rates.
• Track shipments, billing, and ensuring accurate paperwork in the TMS system.
• Coordinate with carriers on documentation, availability, and service levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve service, cost efficiency, and routes.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Transport/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cornerstone Systems, an employee-owned transportation and logistics provider, seeks a Transportation Representative for its Memphis HQ. You will support operations, drive sales initiatives, and handle accounting tasks within the Surfaces OTR Operations team, building carrier and customer relationships and ensuring day-to-day execution of shipments.

You will negotiate rates, manage multiple stakeholders, and leverage TMS data to improve service and efficiency.