Carrier Sales Representative

Allen Lund Company, Inc.•Maplewood, MO

About The Position

With $1,000 in his pocket, Allen Lund made the brave decision to start his own transportation brokerage company. It was 1976, when Allen Lund Company formally opened the first office in Los Angeles. Now, we have 43 offices and continue to grow! We are always looking for exceptional people to join our fast paced, challenging, team-oriented work environment. Our culture fosters personal growth and commitment both in and out of the office. Our diverse workforce is key in delivering outstanding customer service and our commitment to our industry are main components of our unmatched reputation. We hold true the value of hiring, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. Our management provides an open and innovative environment that promotes professional and personal growth. This is why one half of our employees have been with us for over 10 years! Allen Lund Company is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative to prospect, contract, secure, and establish relationships with carriers to move truckload and LTL volumes of dry, refrigerated, and flatbed cargo!

Requirements

Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent and effective communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic.
Ability to quickly process information and make decisions.
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and increasing profitable volume with existing and newly acquired carriers
Contact and build strong relationships with carriers , increasing capacity for specific projects and lanes, and boosting the overall capacity for the office and company.
Deliver exceptional customer service in every interaction!
Involved in the daily management and coordination in the office , including building loads , setting up carriers , updating/checking calls , and scheduling pick-up and delivery appointments.
Update customer systems and customers with critical information.
Uphold the set processes, procedures, and protocols established to qualify and match the correct carrier for a shipment based on the service required.
Consistently uphold the company standard by following our core principles of Customer, Company, Office.