Carrier Sales Representative - Intermodal

@ Forward Air
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Carrier Sales Representative - Intermodal

Chicago, IL
Posted 5 days ago

About the job

Forward Air is a logistics provider focusing on carrier solutions, offering transportation services. The role involves developing carrier relationships, negotiating rates, and providing excellent customer service in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills
  • Customer service experience
  • Ability to multitask
  • Strong work ethic
  • Decision-making confidence

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Sales or customer service background

Full job description

Position: Sales Executive - Intermodal Carriers

Compensation: $50,000 - 60,000 Annually + Commission

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Job Description:

As a Intermodal Carrier Sales Representative, your focus will be on providing logistics solutions for our unique customers by developing new carrier relationships and leveraging our current carrier portfolio.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Provide cost-effective transportation solutions for customers by negotiating rates based on current market demands
  • Create and manage your personal carrier portfolio by developing and nurturing new carrier relationships
  • Determine and communicate intermodal and drayage truck availability through consistent contact with carrier partners
  • Provide world-class service from booking through delivery
  • Collaborate with tracking operations team to provide seamless customer communication
  • Proactively identify and resolve issues
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Desire for career growth & strong work ethic
  • Outstanding customer service skills with internal and external clients
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and execute on responsibilities with precision and attention to detail
  • Make decisions with confidence and efficiency
  • Embrace our values: People, Culture, Relationships
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Customer service / sales experience desired

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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