Carrier Sales Manager at RJW Logistics Group

Lemont, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching, Mentoring, Carrier Sourcing, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Communication, Logistics Software, Data Entry, Performance Management, Carrier Relations, KPI Management, Training, Customer Relations, Multi-tasking, Detail Oriented, Mathematical Skills

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Job Purpose: The Carrier Sales Manager coaches and mentors all carrier representatives to ensure that carriers are sourced for all orders in the most cost-effective manner and mode (includes training new Carrier Representatives). The Carrier Sales Manager continuously looks to increase the carrier base by coaching and mentoring the carrier representatives on sourcing and vetting new carriers. The Carrier Sales Manager works closely with the CAM's on quoting transactional business and RFP's. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Managerial Responsibilities Monitor Carrier Representatives, including but not limited to carrier communications via phone, email and uses of load posting services. Monitor the Planned Board, including but not limited to ensuring accurate target/max pricing is applied to each transactional load and preferred mode of transport. Review carrier utilization frequently to ensure freight negotiations remain competitive. Continuously train/coach reps. Review carrier awards and performance ensuring carriers are being used properly, not over tendered or under tendered. Hold Carrier Representatives to their KPI's and perform Performance Improvement Plans when necessary. Hold weekly carrier performance review. Lead carrier representatives to host carrier reviews and participate when needed. Handle and coach the resolution of problems related to shipments when needed. Manage the utilization and execution of all load board services and monitor its usage and security. Manage Carrier Representative tracking to ensure all loads contain proper driver and dispatcher contact information, and all loads contain morning and afternoon check calls. Provide direction and ensure proper handoff to after hours Carrier team. Other tasks assigned by manager.Builds Customer Relations. Keeps CAM's informed of service delays and potential issues. Make carrier award adjustments to meet the service expectations of our customers. Provide quotes on new lanes and provide pricing on RFP's. Builds Carrier Relations.Direct Carrier Representatives to source additional carriers though all available platforms based on RJW's coverage needs and market conditions. Ensure carrier vetting process is followed for all new onboarded carriers. Assign, distribute and manage carrier ownership relationships amongst team. Additional Responsibilities: Excellent verbal and written skills.Knowledge and ability to enter data in Logistics software. Excellent problem solving and resolution skills. Ability to work under pressure situations. Ability to Multi-task.Detail oriented. Qualifications: 5+ years experience in the field of logistics and/or transportation. Experience with dealing with a diverse carrier base. 2+ supervisory experience. Education and/or Experience Required: High School Diploma required with previous logistics experience.4 Year College Degree preferred but not mandatoryLanguage Skills Sets: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to determine "root cause" of problem and determine corrective action. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software. Physical Demands: Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Must be able to activate phone systems utilizing keyboards and buttons. Must be articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others. Regularly works in an indoor/office environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion.Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk. Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required. Must be able to work under stressful situations, have good cognitive skills, maintain work accuracy, and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time. Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media with 20/20 corrected vision. Must be able to speak and communicate clearly over telephones. Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances. Employer Rights: This job description is intended to provide general information about the Carrier Sales Manager position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Carrier Sales Manager nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. As with all positions, the duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise and at the discretion of the RJW Transport, Inc. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time. Employment-At-Will: It is the Company's policy that all associates, other than those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement with the Company that has been authorized in writing by the Company's Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors, are not employed for any fixed term and are employed at the will of the Company for an indefinite period. Just as our associate's, reserve the right to resign their employment at any time for any reason the Company reserves its right to terminate an associate any time for any reason either with or without cause. Neither this Job Description nor any of its individual terms constitutes commitments between the Company and its associates as to the terms, conditions or duration of employment, nor does it modify the prevailing Employment-At-Will relationship.

Responsibilities

The Carrier Sales Manager is responsible for coaching and mentoring carrier representatives to ensure cost-effective sourcing of carriers for all orders. They also manage carrier performance, monitor communications, and handle problem resolution related to shipments.