What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carrier Sales Representative position at Forward?
Position: Carrier Sales Representative
Compensation: $45,000 - 65,000 Annually Commission
Job Description:
As a Carrier Sales Representative, your focus will be on providing logistics solutions for our unique customers by developing new carrier relationships and leveraging our current carrier portfolio.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
- Provide cost-effective transportation solutions for customers by negotiating rates based on current market demands
- Create and manage your personal carrier portfolio by developing and nurturing new carrier relationships
- Determine and communicate truck availability through consistent contact with carrier partners
- Provide world-class service from booking through delivery
- Collaborate with tracking operations team to provide seamless customer communication
- Proactively identify and resolve issues
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- Desire for career growth & strong work ethic
- Outstanding customer service skills with internal and external clients
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and execute on responsibilities with precision and attention to detail
- Make decisions with confidence and efficiency
- Embrace our values: People, Culture, Relationships
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Customer service / sales experience desired
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary
- Paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays
- Company provided life insurance
- Health, vision, and dental insurance options
- Commuter benefit plan
- Optional supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Wellness program
- A great place to work with a terrific culture
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Salary : $45,000 - $65,000