Carrier Sales Manager
Traffic TechChicago, Illinois
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Job Description
Description
Who We Are:
When you join Traffic Tech, you join a team that keeps the global economy moving – literally.
Traffic Tech is recognized as an industry leader and the logistics partner to many highly recognizable international brands. With offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe, the company offers progressive & efficient solutions for moving freight by land, sea, and air.
Your Part in It:
Working from our global headquarters in downtown Chicago, we are looking for our next Carrier Sales Manager.
You will oversee the development and maintenance of relationships with both new and established carriers/vendors. You will also ensure that the carrier sales representatives are effectively prospecting new carriers/vendors and monitor individual and team performance levels to meet company objectives. This position requires a unique personality and skill set. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with other departments, achieving sales targets, and being knowledgeable of market trends and rates.
CARRIER SALES MANAGER
What the Job Entails:
- Assist in the negotiation of competitive rates while staying current on market trends and pricing.
- Ensure that communication of load details and shipment parameters to carrier dispatch and drivers throughout the lifespan of the shipment is in compliance.
- Oversee the monitoring of shipments on a daily basis to ensure coverage, on-time performance and address any in-transit issues.
- Effectively manage the communication of load statuses, issues, and concerns to sales representatives in a timely and effective manner
- Assist the team in learning and implementing effective sales skills.
- Hire, train, and develop new team members.
- Ability to lead and motivate a sales team towards common goals.
- Problem solving skills.
What We Are Looking For:
- 5-7 years of previous Carrier Sales experience within a 3PL environment, with a minimum of 2 years at a managerial level.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong negotiation skills; attention to detail and accuracy; highly organized
- Flexibility/willingness to take responsibility for shipments outside of normal business hours
- Team-oriented while being self-motivated and hardworking.
- Highly motivated to succeed and the ability to thrive in a competitive environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain persistent and positive.
What We Offer:
- Robust industry with training and mentorship
- Compensation package that include Medical and Dental benefits
- Life Insurance/AD&D Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Personal and volunteer days off
- Free parking, bistro, gym, and free coffee all day!
- Dynamic environment and ‘can-do’ culture
- 401(k) matching
- Career Growth
This is a full-time permanent position: Monday to Friday. Training provided onsite.