Logistics – Operations/Carrier Sales Representative

Description

The individual in the Operations, Carrier Sales Representative role is a trusted, central point of contact for our carriers and supports our day-to-day freight requirements. Work directly with our customer team to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of freight for our customers while building and maintaining relationships with carriers.

Responsibilities:

· Cold calling carriers to pick up and deliver our customer’s loads

· Negotiate rates with carriers

· Build trusted relationships with carriers, manage carrier data

· Track in-transit loads, handle any issues for the duration of the load progress

· Solicit contract/dedicated freight to carriers

· Maintain and update accurate information in company’s operating systems, tracking shipments to completion

· Coordinating daily carrier activities with customers

· Adhere to established operating procedures while looking for opportunities to measure and improve

· Hours are Monday—Friday from 8:00am—5:00pm

· In office required

Requirements

Experience/Requirements:

· Experience in logistic sales

· Preferred experience in McLeod software

· Strong communication and organizational skills

· Teamwork is a must

· Self-starter, go getter, money motivated

· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Position is located in Charleston, SC