What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carrier Representative position at Get Logistics?
Job Type: Full-Time
Company: Get Logistics
Work Location: Hybrid
Get Logistics, a national LTL & FTL provider for shippers and freight forwarders, is seeking a motivated and experienced individual for the position of Carrier Representative. As a part of our dynamic team, your primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain strong business relationships with carriers, ensuring the smooth movement of shipments throughout the supply chain.
At Get Logistics, we strive to not just provide transportation solutions, but to add value to our clients' supply chains. We believe in a collaborative work environment where every team member has the resources and autonomy to excel in their roles. Our company culture is centered on honesty, openness, improvement, and getting things done. By joining our team, you will contribute to this environment and play a critical role in our mission to exceed client expectations.
Responsibilities
Compensation:
Company: Get Logistics
Work Location: Hybrid
Get Logistics, a national LTL & FTL provider for shippers and freight forwarders, is seeking a motivated and experienced individual for the position of Carrier Representative. As a part of our dynamic team, your primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain strong business relationships with carriers, ensuring the smooth movement of shipments throughout the supply chain.
At Get Logistics, we strive to not just provide transportation solutions, but to add value to our clients' supply chains. We believe in a collaborative work environment where every team member has the resources and autonomy to excel in their roles. Our company culture is centered on honesty, openness, improvement, and getting things done. By joining our team, you will contribute to this environment and play a critical role in our mission to exceed client expectations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, negotiating rates, and securing capacity to meet customer demands
- Negotiate competitive rates for program and spot opportunities
- Utilize our technology platforms to match carriers with freight opportunities
- Ensure timely and accurate communication between carriers and our logistics team to facilitate smooth freight operations
- Proactively resolve any issues that arise during the freight movement process, including delays and load discrepancies
- Collaborate with sales and operations teams to analyze freight trends and carrier performance to continuously improve our service offerings
- Keep up-to-date with market trends and regulatory changes affecting FTL transportation
- Ensure compliance with all company and regulatory requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in freight brokerage or a similar role, with a specific focus on FTL
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions quickly
Compensation:
- Salary
- Commissions
- Potential Performance Bonus
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k Savings Plan (Traditional & Roth Plans)
- Annual Corporate Sponsored 401k Contributions
- Health Insurance - employee and dependents PPO & HMO offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (Majority Funded by Employer)
- Dental Insurance - employee and dependents (Majority Funded by Employer)
- Vision Insurance - employee and dependents (Fully Funded by Employer)
- Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance (Fully Funded by Employer)
- Group Life Insurance (Fully Funded by Employer)
