Logistics Executive

Logistics Executive is sought to support a major US-based logistics company. Support staff plays a vital role in accomplishing the company’s mission. The responsibilities will include developing and maintaining long-lasting relationships with reliable carriers, securing capacity, negotiating rates, and tracking freight to provide the best service to the customers. The staff receive a basic training program, including online training and hands-on mentorship with an experienced staff. The support staff focuses on the fast-paced brokerage aspect of our business, utilizing an in-house CRM system and proprietary software to help customers move their inventory in the most cost-effective way by identifying and providing logistics solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the intermediary between shippers and transportation companies, ensuring seamless material delivery from A to B
• Seek new transportation partners and shippers to increase capacity
• Continuously build and expand their book of business by adding new leads
• Develop, maintain, and manage carrier relationships through strong communication skills and exceptional customer service 
• Competitively negotiate rates with carriers based on market trends
• Drive new account growth via prospecting, sourcing, and account development
• Collaborate with carrier partners and shippers to continually seek new solutions and opportunities for their business
• Improve the quality of our transportation partners and shipper base
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Requirements:

• Experience in 3PL transportation industry setting is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems under pressure as our industry can be time sensitive and heavily impacted by outside factors i.e. bad weather, traffic delays, and tight delivery deadlines
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Competitive and intrinsically motivated mentality
• Ability to be personable, persistent, and assertive on all calls
• Self-motivated, ability to manage own time, organizational skills 
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment that requires problem-solving and decision making
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting

 The company will provide:

• A competitive salary 
• A fun, energetic, and casual work environment
• An opportunity to make an immediate impact with a growing company and the opportunity for growth 
• Train and develop alongside experts in the logistics industry 
• Experience with a dynamic, fast-growing, and innovative company, led by an executive team with decades of experience

Mission:

Simple but powerful: aim to redefine success in the logistics industry by recognizing the value of hard work; providing a chance to be part of a team that's changing the game. Success is measured through an unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service standards; firm belief that the company’s success is intrinsically tied to your success.