Carrier Sales Representative (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote) Rosemont Illinois

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 carriers 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 Gampacs shipments

External: Develop relationships with multiple carriers outside of US Foods

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/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

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: