Carrier Sales Representative
Description
Zelh is a fast-growing outsourcing company that partners with leading US logistics organizations.
Our mission is to become the most reliable outsourcing partner by delivering consistently high-quality services while building long-term relationships with our clients, employees, and partners. We believe that personal attention, timely communication, continuous improvement, and respect are the foundation of everything we do.
We are looking for a proactive Carrier Sales Representative. In this role, you’ll be responsible for carrier sourcing, building strong carrier relationships, negotiating rates, and covering loads, with a focus on securing reliable capacity for key lanes. You’ll also handle carrier onboarding, TMS updates, and pickup/delivery appointment scheduling.
Responsibilities:
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Source and develop relationships with reliable carriers for high-volume and frequently used lanes.
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Conduct carrier sales and prospecting to build a strong and consistent carrier network.
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Identify carriers with the capacity and equipment to consistently operate on key lanes.
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Build and maintain long-term carrier relationships, with the goal of establishing dedicated monthly lane coverage.
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Onboard new carriers, ensuring all required information and documentation are completed.
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Negotiate carrier rates while maintaining competitive pricing and a high level of service.
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Source and secure carriers to cover available shipments within required pickup and delivery timeframes.
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Monitor shipment coverage and proactively address any uncovered or at-risk loads.
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Update and maintain accurate shipment and carrier information in the TMS.
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Schedule and reschedule pickup and delivery appointments as needed.
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Communicate with carriers, drivers, and internal teams to ensure smooth and on-time shipment execution.