Carrier Sales Representative

WSI

  • Irving, Texas
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    As a Carrier Sales Representative, you’ll play a critical role in keeping freight moving efficiently while driving business growth and profitability. This is a high-energy, fast-paced, and competitive role perfect for individuals who love to sell, negotiate, and build relationships.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrving, Texas
    Websitehttps://www.wsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CPRA-Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice-20240903.pdf

    Description

    As a Carrier Sales Representative, you’ll play a critical role in keeping freight moving efficiently while driving business growth and profitability. This is a high-energy, fast-paced, and competitive role perfect for individuals who love to sell, negotiate, and build relationships. This salary plus commission position will report to the Director of Transportation and will require in-office work located in Dallas, Texas.

    DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:  

    • Prospect, negotiate and develop a network of reliable carriers through calls, emails, referrals, and lead generation.
    • Meet or exceed individual and team goals while ensuring freight is picked up and delivered on time, every time.
    • Gain expertise in carrier supply and demand, spot market pricing, and industry trends.
    • Learn and track freight networks to align the right carriers with the best opportunities.
    • Use our industry-leading platform to optimize load planning, dispatching, tracking, and problem-solving.
    • Proactively manage load scheduling, tender acceptance, tracking, and troubleshooting to ensure high service levels.
    • Be a trusted advisor to carriers, advocating for their needs while maximizing efficiency and profitability.
    • Provide tracking and shipment status updates to support customer requests and expectations.

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    • Strong relationship-building and customer service skills – you love connecting with people and solving problems.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills – confidence is key.
    • Money-motivated – if you want uncapped earning potential, this is the role for you!
    • Fearless cold caller – assertive, positive, and persistent.
    • Highly competitive – you thrive on winning and achieving goals.
    • Resilient and adaptable – rejection doesn’t slow you down.
    • Self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills – you take ownership of your success.
    • Thrives in a fast-paced environment that requires problem-solving and decision-making.
    • Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

    PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Bachelor’s degree OR relevant freight brokerage experience.
    • Recent graduate or 1-2 years of experience – no experience? No problem! If you have the right drive, we’ll train you.
    • Previous experience in freight brokerage or logistics preferred but not required.

    PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS 

    • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours per day, at a desk in front of a computer screen.
    • Proficient use of a keyboard, mouse, and monitor, as well as the ability to type, scroll, and click efficiently.
    • Occasional light lifting and carrying of objects up to 20 pounds, such as office supplies or small equipment.
    • Ability to move within an office, including occasional walking, bending, reaching, and climbing short flights of stairs.
    • Clear communication, both verbal and written, including phone conversations, virtual meetings, and face-to-face.
    • Adequate vision to read documents, use computer screens, and navigate office space.
    • Ability to work in an environment with moderate noise, such as printers, telephones, and office conversations.

    BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS

    • Competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement.
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.
    • Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance plans.
    • Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, and Sick Leave (where required).
    • Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match and Profit Sharing.

     

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