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Forward Air Carrier Sales Representative- 2nd Shift in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Job Description:
As a Carrier Sales Representative, your focus will be on providing the right logistics solutions for our unique customers by developing new carrier relationships and leveraging our current carrier portfolio. As you begin your career with LiVe, you will go through an extensive on-the-job training period where you will be under the guidance of our Director of Carrier Sales. During this time, you will learn industry best-practices, as well as the fundamental skills required to build your own successful portfolio of carriers. The Carrier Sales Representative role is a foundational opportunity to learn the brokerage industry from the ground-up, with the opportunity to move your career forward as the company grows.
Position: Carrier Sales Representative
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
Provide cost-effective transportation solutions for LiVe Logistics customers by negotiating rates based on current market demands
Create and manage your personal LiVe Logistics carrier portfolio by developing and nurturing new carrier relationships
Determine and communicate truck availability through consistent contact with carrier partners
Provide world-class service from booking through delivery
Proactively identify and resolve issues
Assist the Director of Carrier Sales and/or Customer Operations as needed
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 degree preferred
Customer service / sales experience desired
What We Offer:
Competitive base salary
Paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays
Company provided life insurance
Health, vision, and dental insurance options
Commuter benefit plan
Optional supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Wellness program
A great place to work with a terrific culture
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About Us
Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.
Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.
Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy Companies (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging) " publication
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