Carrier Representative

at  CH Robinson

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Carrier Representative to join our Carrier Department in Pescara.
As a Carrier Representative you will spend the majority of time on building contractual relationships as well as negotiating spot market commitments with carriers. You will be responsible for calling carriers based on interest generated from our customers. Providing day to day status updates, identifying issues, seeking input from others to help determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions. Applying trucks to loads in contractual as well as transactional commitment.
At C.H. Robinson, we believe that in-person collaboration is key to driving innovation and achieving success. In this role, you will work on-site with your peers five days a week, fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face-to-face interactions. Experience the full benefits of teamwork and immediate collaboration in a vibrant and engaging workplace.
If you’re a professional who can steer operations with passion and purpose, we invite you to apply today and contribute to C.H. Robinson’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence!

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Live in Pescara
• Have minimum 2 years of previous experience in Transportation
• Have excellent verbal and written Italian and English communication skills. Other EU languages will be valuable
• Ability to work on-site 5 days a week

Preferred:

• Entrepreneurial character and international mindset
• Strong ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate, and influence others
• Are extrovert, agile, love talking on the phone and have multi-tasking skills
• Ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results
• Driven, enthusiastic, and highly committed
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Real opportunities to grow your talent in a fast-moving, global organization
• A fun, open, and inclusive workplace that encourages innovative thinking
• Possibility to develop your language skills in our multilingual offices
• Opportunities for professional growth with access to training platforms like Percipio and GoFluent
• Modern office location with convenient access
• Fun activities and various events to foster team spirit
• Comprehensive benefits: competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, meal voucher, life insurance and healthcare plan as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) after one year of employment
  Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop supply chain solutions in order to effectively support our customer go-to-market strategy
• Resolve problems, including identifying issues, thinking critically, seeking input to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions
• Maintain and grow relationships with carrier accounts identifying opportunities for additional collaboration
• Research new carriers in the marketplace, generate leads, and build new carrier relationships
• Conduct calls with carriers to determine carrier availability, commitment, and negotiate transportation rates
• Ensure that specific customer load requirements are met on committed and/or ad-hoc shipments
• Identifies backup carriers for critical situations
• Study and understand market trends and seasonality
• Makes truck offers to Capacity teams in own and other branches in the network
• Managing own personal development plan