Charleston, SC- Carrier Sales Coordinator

As a Carrier Sales Coordinator, you will be involved in the daily communication with Customer LC’s and carriers to procure carriers at acceptable margins to meet customer load and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update loads in proprietary transportation management system
• Make daily calls to carriers to cover available loads
• Maximize margins for each load through negotiation and understanding of the market
• Resolve any load/ unloading issues with carrier and update Customer LC’s
• Work with brokerage systems within 48 hours of ship date to help cover loads
• Develop/ source carrier base utilizing various tools and systems
• Solicit rates/ bids from carriers
• Talk to drivers/ dispatchers and Customer LC’s constantly for updates, directions, etc.
• Cover all loads per customer to meet requirements
• Stay within set carrier pay guidelines
• Utilize quality and satisfactory carriers per DOT and company requirements
• Set load alarms strategically to minimize any missed delivery/ load times
• Immediately enter status updates in system to show date/time of when truck was booked on a load

Requirements

• Great phone communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Strong desire to succeed and be rewarded for effort
• Ability to negotiate and foster relationships
• General knowledge of transportation industry and ability to learn quickly
• Good computer skills
• Ability to make decisions based on market conditions
• Attention to detail and strong follow up skills