Job Description

Would you like to start a career with a humanity-based company?

We are growing and seeking an experienced, energetic, solutions-oriented Carrier Sales Representative in Palatine, Illinois! The Carrier Sales Representative will source and secure carriers to move freight in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Essential Job Duties

• Promptly secure top service providers to pickup and deliver a high volume of customer goods, while maintaining services as defined by customers
• Develop new and grow existing carrier relationships; cold calling prospective trucking companies
• Build strong relationships with trucking company decision makers contacts
• Leverage technology and data to make informed decisions and improve efficiency
• Ensure shipment details are accurately recorded in our TMS
• Negotiate carrier prices/rates
• Clarify load requirements with carriers and confirm they have proper information to pick-up and deliver customer goods efficiently
• Proactively follow up with the dispatcher and driver time to time to ensure load is picked up and delivered on time
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience working in Carrier Sales
• 2+ years of experience working for a logistics trucking transportion company
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable with a fast paced environment, with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and can turn what some may view as chaos, into fun
• Ability to quickly pivot from one task to another and reprioritize throughout the day
• Excellent customer service, communication, and negotiation skills
• Collaborative team player and relationship builder
• Eager to learn and open to different methods of execution
• Enjoys problem solving and puzzles
• Proficient in MS Office, emphasis in Excel
• Strong typing skills
• Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English in a professional manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• Bilingual, English/Spanish

What's in it for me?

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive commission structure
• The opportunity to work with a team of good humans!
• Flexible schedule

New Age Logistics, part of the Evans Network of Companies, is a Transportation 3PL (third-party logistics) company that relentlessly pursues excellence and growth. We build and value a high-engagement, high-trust culture that allows our team to thrive.

True Core Values

• Operate with Gratitude (we build by building each other)
• GRIT “We have NO QUIT”
• Be Compassionate - Observe, Listen, and Understand
• Be Flexible, Creative, and Nimble, with Purpose
• Grow as ONE by defining the WHY

#Brokerage #3PL #Logistics #CarrierSales #Freight

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Palatine, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your regular email address?
• What is your base compensation requirement, not including commissions? Please be specific. Leaving this blank or answering vaguely will result in automatic disqualification.

Experience:

• Carrier Sales: 1 year (Required)
• 3PL: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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