Carrier Sales Representative

RXO, Inc. • Chicago, IL

12d • $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Carrier Sales Representative at RXO, you will source, negotiate, and secure carriers to move available freight in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role includes participation in RXO’s dedicated Peak Project supporting Local or Expedite accounts from November 10 through December 24. During this assignment, team members will support a critical 24/7 customer operation in a fast-paced environment. Due to the nature of the operation, schedules will rotate based on business and customer coverage needs.

Requirements

• 1 year of sales 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 while considering factors such as weather, traffic, mileage, and service requirements
• Follow established procedures and protocols regarding HVS and HRC loads to ensure shipment integrity and protect the RXO brand
• Accurately maintain and update information within company operating systems
• Conduct research in available databases for potential leads and make cold calls to prospects
• Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure carrier charges are accurate

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree