**Commission Eligible Position**
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Carrier Sales Representative, you will work with our network of trucking carriers and build new partnerships to move freight efficiently and cost-effectively. You’ll monitor market pricing, secure reliable capacity, and coordinate the movement of specialized loads.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Negotiate rates with carriers to maximize profit
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Source, secure, and schedule carriers to pick up and deliver freight on time
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Dispatch drivers and provide accurate load details, directions, and requirements
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Manage carrier issues, resolve problems, and handle accessorials or discrepancies
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Maintain strong working relationships with carriers, customers, and internal teams
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Prospect new carriers and grow SOAR Transportation’s carrier base daily
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Track and document available equipment, preferred lanes, and carrier capabilities
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Review carrier credentials to ensure compliance with company standards
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Send rate confirmations and verify receipt
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Communicate capacity needs and opportunities to sales and business development
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Support new team members and contribute to process improvements
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Ensure all booked loads are fully covered before end of day
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Maintain company, employee and customers confidentiality
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Maintain proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner
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Through words and actions support SOAR Transportation's mission, vision, and values; furthermore, actions and decisions will align with organizational guiding principles.
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Follow all work rules as written in the company handbook and company policies and procedures or as communicated by the company Human Resources Department.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma required; some college preferred
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1–2 years in sales, customer service, or carrier sales/brokerage preferred
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Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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Experience with specialized transportation or hazmat (preferred)
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Proficient with computer systems and quick to learn new tools
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Driven, competitive, and committed to continuous improvement
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Effective multitasker with sound decision-making abilities
KPI’s
– these metrics will be fluid as market conditions move
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Total Calls: 80 calls per day
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Outbound Call Time: Minimum required daily call hours (2 hours) (tracked and reviewed)
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Carrier Offers: 20 offers per day -Future target: 30 offers per day as efficiency and pipeline improve
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Bookings: 10 bookings per day
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Carriers Added: 20 new carriers per day
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BDAT Performance: Maintain a minimum 70% BDAT score (buying freight below DAT benchmarks)