Partial Carrier Sales Representative

Traffic Tech Inc.

Chicago, IL

Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Who We Are

When you join Traffic Tech, you join a team that keeps the global economy moving – literally.

Traffic Tech is recognized as an industry leader and the logistics partner to many highly recognizable international brands. With 30 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and China, the company offers progressive & efficient solutions for moving freight by land, sea, and air.

Our platform, corporate culture and “hardest working Team in transport” has made us an industry leader. We believe that inspiring our employees and giving them opportunities for growth translates into better service for our clients. Each and every Traffic Tech employee is personally invested in ensuring our clients receive the most innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solution available. The Carrier Sales position is responsible for managing relationships with our carrier base to provide the most cost effective, high level of service for our customers.

PARTIAL CARRIER SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Responsibilities

Pricing all Partial TL and expedite shipments and projects. (Quote Spot Freight)
Understand pallet dimensions while also able to determine which equipment is necessary per shipment.
Develop relationships with partial and expedite carriers.
Understand market trends and Spot Quote.
Tier pallet pricing.
Manage relationships with current carriers to provide excellent service to our existing customers.
Negotiate competitive rates with carriers depending on current market rates.
Communicate load details and shipment parameters to carrier dispatch and drivers throughout the lifespan of the shipment.
Monitor progress of shipments on a daily basis to ensure coverage, on-time performance and addressing any mid-transit issues.
Communicate load statuses, issues, and concerns to sales representatives.

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of previous Carrier Sales/Logistics Operations experience; 3PL environment preferred.
Knowledge of Partial is a MUST and plus if you have dry van, reefer, and FB loads.
Strong negotiation skills, attention to detail and accuracy
Team-oriented while being self-motivated and hardworking.
Highly motivated to succeed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to remain persistent and positive
Willingness to take responsibility for shipments outside normal business hours on occasion
Preferably a book of business strong in Partial freight

What We Offer: