Associate Carrier Sales Specialist

Coyote Logistics•Chicago, IL

2d•$40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

As an Associate Carrier Sales Specialist in Brokerage at RXO, you will source, negotiate, and secure carriers to move available freight in a timely and cost-effective manner. Starting pay: $40,000-$45,000 plus commission Coyote, an RXO Company, will not consider candidates from Colorado, Washington, Nevada, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island, or California for this opening. Due to Pay Transparency laws, candidates from these states must apply in-state to ensure compliance.

Requirements

1 year of procurement experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
1 year of transportation experience
2 years of sales or customer service experience
The ability to exercise judgment and discretion while functioning independently within authorized limits

Responsibilities

Cultivate strong core carrier relationships while negotiating and securing carriers to move freight
Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure a high-quality freight movement process
Ensure all parties are informed of route changes, delays, freight concerns or other issues as necessary
Schedule pickup and delivery appointment times; use discretion and insight when considering all factors affecting timeframe, including weather, traffic, miles, service rules, etc.
Follow established procedures and protocols regarding HVS and HRC loads to ensure the integrity of the shipment and the RXO brand
Accurately maintain and update information in the company’s operating systems
Conduct research in available databases for potential leads; make cold calls to prospects
Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure that carrier charges are accurate