Job Description

Carrier Sales Representative

Job Category: Carrier Sales

Requisition Number: CARRI005880

Location: Irving, TX 75038, USA

Job Details

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage all assigned loads within assigned territory on a daily basis to include procuring capacity and negotiating favorable pricing to increase profitability (may include nights and weekends)
• Develop relationships with motor carriers to understand carrier capabilities and pricing structure to secure capacity and competitive pricing
• Work closely with Account Managers and Account Executives to understand customer requirements and collaboratively develop solutions to increase business levels
• Reviews carrier service levels to ensure key performance indicators are achieved
• Develop corrective action plans with carriers when performance is below expectation
• Work as intermediary for communication between carriers and Account Management to meet customer expectations
• Collaborate with peers and utilize tools provided to further increase Crane Solutions' carrier portfolio
• Work with Operations Associates to ensure tracking and tracking expectations are achieved
• Work closely with Account Management to ensure customer and profitability expectations are achieved
• Escalate all potential carrier service failures to Account Management and resolve issues as they arise
• Provide pricing guidance for RFP's and pricing requests
• Provide market intelligence reporting to Account Management and Leadership

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates effective negotiation skills
• Detailed understanding of the truckload industry to include equipment types, carrier capabilities, pricing and regulations
• Strong understanding of US Geography
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Works well in a team environment

Physical Requirements:

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED/Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years' transportation experience or combination experience and education (brokerage experience strongly preferred)
• Minimum 2 years' experience with industry capacity / pricing boards (DAT, GetLoaded, Truckstop, etc.)

Certifications and Licenses:

• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

MUST COMPLETE PI ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION:

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

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