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
Contact phone: 7705185316
Contact email: careers@swantrans.com