What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carrier Sales Representative position at Hurricane Logistics?
Company Description
Hurricane Logistics provides a comprehensive range of transportation services, combining expertise in freight brokerage, owned assets, and warehouse solutions. We are dedicated to understanding and optimizing customer supply chain and distribution networks to deliver efficient, tailored solutions. Our team focuses on offering exceptional customer service and creating innovative strategies to meet all logistical needs. With Hurricane Logistics, clients gain a trusted partner for their transportation and storage challenges.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Carrier Sales Representative based in Canton, GA. The Carrier Sales Representative will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with carrier partners, negotiating contracts and rates, securing the best transportation solutions, and ensuring timely delivery for customers. This position will also involve identifying and onboarding new carriers, problem-solving transportation issues, and optimizing routes to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Collaboration with internal teams to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction is a key aspect of the role.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to manage carrier relationships and contracts
- Problem-solving and analytical skills to address logistics challenges and optimize routes
- Experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management
- Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple accounts and deliverables efficiently
- High level of professionalism and customer service orientation
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Experience in carrier sales or freight brokerage is a plus