Anderson Trucking Service ยท 1 week ago
Regional Carrier Representative
Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) is a family-owned company that has earned its place as a respected industry leader, with sustained growth across the nation. The Regional Carrier Representative is responsible for enhancing and increasing the carrier base of ATS Logistics Services, Inc. by implementing effective marketing and customer service principles while acting as a liaison between carriers and shippers.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Contact existing, inactive or potential carriers
Negotiate rates with carriers to handle customer shipments; maintain pricing and rate quoting competitive to the current market conditions
Learn to sell our well recognized product
Dispatch qualified carrier to available freight, providing all pertinent information necessary for a high level of service, responding to questions, investigating and resolving problems as needed, and updating carrier trips in the data system
Update computer system to reflect accurate information
Manage a book of business in excess of a million dollars annually
Act as a liaison between carriers and shippers
Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; write clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information
Balance team and individual responsibilities; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit
Set and achieve challenging goals; measure self against standard of excellence
In support of ATS's culture, all employees are expected to consistently, effectively and reliably perform in accordance with the Company's values as set forth in our core competencies and behaviors (All Employee and All Manager Competencies)
Infrequent travel may be required
Ability to work remotely on occasion
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Good understanding of marketing, sales and customer service
Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Effective verbal and written communication; over the phone, in person, and via email
Preferred
Higher education (i.e. two or four year degree) preferred but not required
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Access to professional development opportunities
Wellness programs
Employee assistance resources