Job Description
Job Description
Salary : 55,000 - 65,000 base + bonus
- Z Trucking is growing and wants you to be a part of our team!
We are looking to add a Carrier Sales Rep to support our growing customer base. Your main purpose will be to
to establish, develop and grow relationships with carriers and other transportation industry partners. This role will be focused on cost efficiency and customer satisfaction so that all parties meet their business goals.
If you are someone that thrives in the fast-based logistics world, wants to be an integral part of a team, and be rewarded for efforts to meet and exceed goals, this may be the position for you!
What Your Days Would Consist Of :
Develop and grow existing carrier relationship, leveraging those relationship for an increase in business and referralsEstablish new carrier relationships through lead generation, cold calling, referrals, etc.Build strong relationships with trucking company key contacts (i.e., owner operators, dispatchers and drivers)Collaborate with internal operations and partners to ensure timely transportation of freight and customer satisfaction.Maintain constant contact with carriers to secure additional truck capacity and manage existing business agreementsProvide exceptional service to carriers, partners and customersPrevent common errors by ensuring details are communicated and tracked accurately and timelyResolve problems and issues quickly by working with cross-functionally to determine and implement the best solutionDrive continuous process improvement to gain efficiency in operations and communications across the organizationSupport the sales department with timely cost quotations, transit times and availability.Stay informed about market conditions, competitor activities and other factors impacting the transportation industry.Utilize industry software, company portals and all other electronic tools available to manage and optimize carrier capacity and relationships.Your Skills and Abilities :
Bachelors degree preferred with emphasis on business or related fieldBusiness, Inside Sales or Carrier / Transportation industry experience may be substituted for degreeFamiliarity with industry software and tools (TMS, CRM, Turvo, etc.)Ability to thrive under deadlines, drive results, multi-task, prioritize and work with a sense of urgencyAbility to persuade, motivate, influence, negotiate and collaborate with othersDriven, enthusiastic, resilient, agile, highly motivated and able to work independentlyDetail oriented and organized; paying close attention to even the smallest of details is critical in order to minimize losses and maximize business and customer successExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to accomplish goals over the phone, through email, through web-based portals, and face-to-face.Demonstrated ability to build relationships with people in a variety of business roles from administrative, sales, customer service, blue collar, managerial to executive.What We Offer :
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits401k, with matching benefitsLife and Short-term DisabilityHoliday and Vacation time offPaid Sick LeaveA variety of other benefits to support you and your familyA great culture of engagement and inclusivity