Carrier Sales Representative

GEODIS • Plano, TX

9h • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Carrier Sales Representative is focused on capacity development and carrier management in support of the customer sales operation.

Requirements

• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and Excel
• MS Office computer skills
• Ability to work well independently, occasionally with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to consistently follow existing processes, develops new processes, and maintains required standards, and work with the team to improve them
• Exceptional customer service focus and skills
• Must have a drive to succeed, confidence and superior verbal communication skills
• Organizational and scheduling skills
• Strong negotiation skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous freight brokerage experience preferred
• Bilingual; English and Spanish speaking preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the carrier database and expand GEODIS’s services
• Successfully understand carrier’s operational capabilities, freight needs, and service area
• Foster and develop relationships with carriers in North America
• Reach and excel the required load coverage levels and target margin goals
• Utilize and display sharp negotiation skills to ensure GEODIS provides the most cost effective logistics solutions
• Meet dispatching and check call requirements
• Maintain reliable communications with sales team regarding changes in shipper pickup and customer delivery schedules and potential service failures
• Communicate customer problems, needs, leads and inquiries to the sales team
• Provide shipment quotes to customers
• Prioritize available freight to efficiently and effectively cover all available customer loads
• Track all booked loads from the point the transportation provider is contracted through final delivery of the load
• Understand and support the goals, policies, and procedures of GEODIS
• Other duties as required and assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed