Carrier Sales Representative - Intermodal
@ Forward AirCarrier Sales Representative - Intermodal
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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