Carrier Sales Specialist

Heniff Transportation Systems • Oak Brook, IL

11d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Carrier Sales Specialist books carriers for logistics shipments and manages loads from pickup through delivery. The role builds and maintains carrier relationships, negotiates rates, tracks shipments, and confirms accessorial charges within 48 hours of delivery. It typically operates in a standard office environment and uses computers, phones, photocopiers, file cabinets, and fax machines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience using Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Customer service experience.
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a team player and get involved in all aspects of the business function.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with carriers.
• Negotiate rates with carriers.
• Track and trace all shipments from booking through delivery.
• Confirm all accessorial charges within 48 hours of delivery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Eligible for performance-based commission earnings under the Company's commission plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time