Job title: Carrier Sales Representative (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote)
Company: GAMPAC Express, LLC
Job description: RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engaging carriers to sell freight and developing relationships with new and existing carriers in support of our customer base
- Interviewing and capturing data regarding carrier’s preferred lanes and network to find opportunities to collaborate
- Negotiating rates with carriers
- Booking, tracking, and updating loads using both our internal TMS system as well as various customer portals.
- Retrieving/Uploading BOLs/PODs and other documents from Carriers
- Distributing Comchecks for Lumpers, fees, etc…
- Researching and identifying new carriers, including new carrier set-ups via RMIS
- Daily contact with carrier base, developing a managed carrier portfolio of “owned carriers”
- Assisting in maintaining knowledge of market trends and updating regional pricing
- Effectively communicating updates to Account Manager and teammates
- Resolving carrier conflicts that occur in-transit
- Other duties as assigned by manager
SUPERVISION:
- Carrier Sales Representative will report to either the Branch Manager or Operations Manager depending on which Gampac location employed at. No Direct Reports
RELATIONSHIPS:Internal: Work with other carrier sales associates to ensure coverage of Gampac’s shipmentsExternal: Develop relationships with multiple carriers outside of US FoodsQUALIFICATIONSEducation/Training:
- HS diploma or GED required
Related Experience/Requirements:
- Must possess a minimum of 1 year of experience at 3PL or freight brokerage or other relevant area.
- Basic understanding of brokerage operations and geographic freight markets
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must be proficient in MS Office and have ability to navigate through various web-based systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to pass background investigation
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Expected salary:
Location: Rosemont, IL
Job date: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:54:59 GMT
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