What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carrier Sales position at Circle Logistics, Inc?
Launch Your Career in Logistics – No Experience Needed!
Are you ready to start a career instead of settling for just another job? At Circle Logistics, we’re looking for driven, coachable, and energetic individuals to join our growing team as Carrier Sales Representatives in our Cedar Rapids office. Whether you're a recent college grad or simply ready to take your first step into a fast-paced industry — this is your chance.
Why Join Circle:
We believe in working hard and playing hard here at Circle. Therefore, we provide a competitive pay package & benefits to our team members. All so you can perform at the highest level, prosper, and enjoy life. Every day you come into work, you are entering a competitive and engaging work environment. We recognize what you give to make that happen. That is why we recognize those who go the extra mile and celebrate our victories as a team.
Who We Are:
Circle Logistics is a 3rd party logistics firm focused on delivering our three core promises to our customers: No Fail Service, Personalized Communication, and Innovative Solutions. We leverage our technology, industry experience, and employee ingenuity to develop industry-leading transportation solutions. We have been in business for 10 plus years and have grown into a half a Billion dollar company, from starting out as just a handful of people with Entrepreneurial Spirit as their foundation. Our story is one of resiliency and innovation that has led us to grow to over 500 employees in a booming transportation industry that never takes a night off.
What We Are Looking For:
As a team, we are looking for driven people who have GRIT, TENACITY, & A DESIRE TO WIN!
Our Carrier Sales Representatives focus on the fast-paced aspect of our business, moving commodities from point A to point B. You will be responsible for creating and managing your individual book of business through communication with carriers to ensure timely pick-ups and deliveries of our customers' freight while building and growing relationships in the process. This role combines inside sales, account management, and relationship building all into one.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a business strategy to build a book of business for carriers
- Provide and negotiate freight rates to carriers
- Seek out and solve potential freight-related operational issues
- Ensure that all freight is moved on time and at a fair cost
- Collaborate internally with our sales team on freight rates, market trends, pricing strategy, and account implementation plans
- Procurement of new carriers based on volume and lane density
- Communicate effectively both internally and externally
- Resolve transportation problems with urgency and professionalism
- Maintain over 90% MacroPoint tracking percentage
- Maintain a strong grasp and market knowledge of shipping lanes, geography, and seasonality
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Extraordinary work ethic and teamwork skills
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Willing to be available after hours and weekends if needed
BENEFITS
- Base plus uncapped incentive plan
- Promotions and growth opportunities
- On-site training and career development
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Insurance benefits, including but not limited to: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability
Think you’ve got what it takes to thrive in logistics?
Apply now and let’s get moving. Your future at Circle starts here!
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000
