Toledo, OH, United States
10 hours ago
Carrier Sales Representative

Major Responsibilities:

Act as a liaison between the manufacturer/supplier, trucking carrier and receiver  Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP) requirements to ensure customers are well served and all company and customer requirements and company compliance standards are met  Locate carriers for loads. Communicate with carrier by pickup, enroute, and at delivery.  Persuade all carriers to use load tracking devices and applications  Build, maintain, and leverage relationships with key carriers on all accounts to minimize the use of load boards 6. Accurately enter and maintain up-to-date information on a continuous basis in the transportation management system (TMS)  Ensure that all the proper documents are completed and received before a carrier is used for the first time  Persuade all carriers to use load tracking devices and applications   Work quickly to resolve problems that may develop on a load  Negotiate rates with carriers within the parameters provided by the Logistics Manager  Accountable for growth on key accounts  Work closely with the Logistics Manager, Senior Carrier Sales Representative, and the sales team to gain more business  Assist co-workers with workflow spikes within the department  Take calls during the evening and weekends as needed  Work weekends and holidays as needed  Handle aspects of the team members business in their absence as directed by the supervisor  Ensure that all necessary paperwork is submitted to the Accounting department after each load is delivered 18. Communicate daily with the Senior Carrier Sales Representative. 

Qualifications:

Proven ability to meet and/or exceed margin goals as defined and assigned by the company  Proven ability to move an average of 25+ loads per week and achieve profit goals  Computer Literacy-ability to use computers and required software effectively and efficiently in the working environment.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals  Able to communicate frequently and effectively by phone and simultaneously handle multiple phone lines  Must be available to take calls during the evening and weekends and work Saturdays as needed Minimum High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor degree preferresd. Successful performance in  Carrier Sales Support role.  Successful completion of CTB certification.
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