What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carrier Sales Representative position at Freight Services?
Carrier Sales Representative
Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary:
A Carrier Sales Representative is responsible for booking truckload shipments including van, reefer, flatbed, and cross border shipments while coordinating with the customer and other team members. Prior experience with carrier sales in a 3PL or freight brokerage is required. The Carrier Sales Rep is responsible for end-to-end shipment management, ensuring the highest level of on time performance as well as ;irst class customer service.
A Carrier Sales Representative will have experience in covering shipments and may be quoting customers. Great relationships and communication with carrier partners are what set you apart.
Essential Duties:
Prioritize time sensitive cargo.
Call on carriers to create trusted relationships
Notify carriers, drivers and all vendors of shipment assignments.
Update TMS and maintain timely data integrity.
Create a First-class customer atmosphere in all aspects of managing business.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Excellent communication with carriers via telephone, email & in person.
Assists the Director of Logistics in maintaining KPI’s such as, on time performance, profit margin, shipment count and overall carrier satisfaction.
Available 24/7 for 1 st class client & carrier care.
Required Skills:
Teamwork
Organization
Phone Communication
Workload Planning Prioritization
Time Management
Email Communication
Data Entry Skills
Dependability
Organization Expectations:
First class carrier service mentality
Adhere to all policies & procedures
Meets department performance & productivity standards
Qualifications:
2+ years of covering freight with a 3PL or brokerage mandatory
Experience in other modes of transportation beneficial but not required
Bilingual in Spanish beneficial but not required
Ability to pass required background check and drug screening required