Circle Logistics Services ยท 2 months ago
Carrier Sourcing Specialist
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$40K/yr - $45K/yrCircle Logistics Services is a 3rd party logistics firm focused on delivering top-tier transportation solutions. They are seeking a Carrier Sourcing Specialist to develop business strategies, negotiate freight rates, and resolve operational issues while collaborating with the sales team.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Develop a business strategy to build a book of business of carriers
Provide and negotiate freight rates to carriers
Seek out and solve potential freight-related operational issues
Collaborate internally with our sales team on freight rates, market trends, pricing strategy, and account implementation plans
Procurement of new carriers based on volume and lane density
Communicate effectively both internally and externally
Resolve transportation problems with urgency and professionalism
Maintain over 90% MacroPoint tracking percentage
Maintain strong grasp and market knowledge of shipping lanes, geography, and seasonality
Qualification
Required
Develop a business strategy to build a book of business of carriers
Provide and negotiate freight rates to carriers
Seek out and solve potential freight-related operational issues
Collaborate internally with our sales team on freight rates, market trends, pricing strategy, and account implementation plans
Procurement of new carriers based on volume and lane density
Communicate effectively both internally and externally
Resolve transportation problems with urgency and professionalism
Maintain over 90% MacroPoint tracking percentage
Maintain strong grasp and market knowledge of shipping lanes, geography, and seasonality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment and multitask
Extraordinary work ethic and teamwork skills
Ability to handle stressful situations
Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
Willing to be available after hours and weekends if needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Sales, cold calling, or call center experience preferred
Freight brokerage or sales experience a bonus
Benefits
Competitive base salary with uncapped commission opportunities
On-site training and career development
Paid holidays and paid time off
Insurance benefits including but not limited to: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability
401(k) Plan
Company
Circle Logistics Services
Circle Logistics is a privately held third-party logistics company committed to delivering on three core promises to our customers: No Fail Service, Personalized Communication, and Innovative Solutions.
Founded in 2011
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase