Carrier Sales Representative, Freight Operations, Road US

Time Type : Full Time

Summary

The Customer Service Specialist, Carrier Sales is an integral part of the DSV Road US team’s freight brokerage operations. They assist with the building and development of relationships with carriers and customers by providing exceptional customer service. They ensure that correct information is provided to carriers and clients, while accurately tracking various shipment pick-ups and deliveries to their final delivery destination.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops carrier relationships in order to effectively support customers.
• Maintains and grows relationships with carrier accounts.
• Ensures problem resolution; including identifying issues, applying critical thinking to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions.
• Has daily contact with carriers to determine availability while negotiating transportation rates.
• Provides consistent and exceptional customer service levels to carriers and customers.
• Researches new carriers within the market, generates leads, and develops new carrier relationships.
• Makes cold and warm calls to current and potential clients to promote business growth and development.
• Studies and understands seasonal market trends.
• Handles dispatch operations with carriers and drivers.
• Tracks shipment from pickup through delivery so that accurate, up-to-date information can be provided regarding shipments.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Required Skills & Qualifications

Education and / or Experience

Computer Skills

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Other Skills

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his / her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For this position, the expected base pay is :   $68,700 -  $89,500 / Annual. Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

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