Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Salary: $ 55,000.00
FLS Transportation is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative for their Denver, CO branch.
Responsibilities :
- Negotiate with carriers to maximize profitability and improve efficiency by identifying ways to improve cost savings;
- Schedule/Coordinate truck shipments and address any issues that come up during transit;
- Audit and correct carrier freight invoices and BOLs as necessary for payment;
- Dispatch drivers on each load with the responsibility to ensure drivers arrive to pick up without issues;
- Develop and maintain an effective Carrier Program that leads to sales growth, quality carrier onboarding process, and improve soft pricing and rating knowledge and competencies across assigned geographic areas and freight types;
- Perform daily sourcing activities including targeting new carriers, negotiating and developing carrier rates and sourcing and selecting the most efficient carriers;
- Develop and maintain effective Carrier relationships with FLS Core Carriers to include proper carrier capability profiling (60-80 calls/day minimum);
- Maintain carrier database by keeping pricing and contact information current;
- Leverage applications and TMS to maximize productivity in capacity planning, trip processing, operational workflow;
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year experience in the transportation/logistics industry;
- Demonstrated ability to stay current and accurately interpret industry trends;
- A true passion for sales and logistics - must be a self-starter, self directed and highly motivated;
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
- Excellent customer service, communication and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and data entry systems);
- Ability to positively influence culture and behavior and work effectively with all levels within the company;
- Career driven - this is not just a job but an opportunity to grow;
4 reasons why this is a great opportunity for the right individual:
- Product- Were the #1 3PL for cross-border freight between US and Canada and were #23 on Transport Topics index of largest 3PLs in North America. Our services solve a real market need relative to the capacity shortage for freight carriers in North America. Our network of 54,000 carriers & 400,000 trucks is a great asset for our clients. Simply put, we solve a must have need.
- Market The transportation industry is hot. The 3PL sector represents a $200B business that is expected to grow 21% in next 10 years. The market response to FLS has been phenomenal. We have a whos who roster of clients and we continue to hit new growth highs every year.
- People- Smart, fun and experienced. Our leaders know the business and care about culture and it shows in everything we do. We have a great work environment, great benefits, and solid opportunity for recognition and advancement.
- Plan Were a profitable 33-year-old company that is backed by a motivated private equity firm. We have the audacious goal to grow from $500M to $2B over in the next 5 years through organic growth and acquisition. Were driven by a solid foundation and favorable market conditions.
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