Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
**this is a remote positionHowever, the training will be in-person from our oklahoma city, ok location.**
As a carrier sales representative, you will focus on securing the right carrier at the right price at the right time to deliver the customer’s goods on timeTo be successful in this role, you will develop and grow relationships with transportation companies and help them optimize their fleetAs your relationships grow, so will your payThis role combines inside sales, account management and operational activities to meet the shipping needs of our customers.
Responsibilities:
Develop new and grow existing carrier relationships (lead generation, cold calling and referrals).
Build strong relationships with trucking company key contacts (i.e., owner operators, dispatchers and drivers).
Leverage our global technology platform, navisphere, along with data and other resources to make informed decisions, negotiate price, drive automation and improve efficiency.
Identify issues and work cross-functionally to determine and implement the best solution.
Maintain constant contact with carriers (average 75-100 touch points/day) to secure additional truck capacity and manage existing business agreements.
Provide exceptional service to our carriers and customers.
Ensure shipment details are accurately communicated and tracked in the system.
Required qualifications:
High school diploma or ged
Preferred qualifications:
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Ability to persuade, motivate, influence and negotiate with others
Ability to thrive under deadlines, drive results, multi-task and work with a sense of urgency
Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively across the company
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Remains positive and flexible in an ever-changing environment with shifting priorities
Detail oriented with strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
C.hRobinson is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employerWe believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communitiesWe believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teamsWe’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
Affirmative action employer/eoe/m/f/disabled/veteran
Benefits
Your health, wealth and self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goalsWe provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
Two medical plans (including a high deductible health plan)
Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced fertility benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account (including employer contribution)
Dental and vision
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid and floating holidays
Paid time off (pto)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable giving match program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Dig in to our full list of benefits on our culture page.
Why do you belong at c.hRobinson?
Standing out among the world’s largest logistics platforms, c.hRobinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complexFor 100+ years, our global suite of services has innovated trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economyWith 19 million shipments annually for 105,000 customers, our people and technology literally move the world.
As a fortune 200 company, fortune has also named c.hRobinson one of the world’s most admired companies 2021Headquartered in eden prairie, minnesota, we are proud to be recognized as one of linkedin’s top companies in minneapolis-stPaul 2021And we’re not stopping there… join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world.
