Freight Sales Associate
Location: Lake Forest, IL
Job Opportunity: Freight Sales Associate in Lake Forest, IL
Base Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 Plus commissions
Are you a dynamic and driven sales professional with a passion for the freight industry? Join our team as a Freight Sales Associate in Lake Forest, IL, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving our success and delighting our customers. If you have over 2 years of experience in freight sales, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Major Duties:
- Appointment Setting: Schedule and manage appointments to maximize sales opportunities.
- Truck Routing: Efficiently route trucks to ensure timely deliveries.
- Customer Interaction: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
- Cold Calling: Proactively reach out to potential clients to generate new business.
- Vacation Relief: Provide support to colleagues during their absence.
- Order Entry: Accurately enter orders to ensure seamless operations.
- Freight Tracking: Monitor freight to ensure timely pick-up and delivery.
- Customer Re-engagement: Reconnect with former customers to explore renewed interest.
Minor Duties:
- Truck Tracking: Keep tabs on truck movements to ensure efficiency.
- Costing Orders: Calculate and manage order costs.
- Bill of Lading: Prepare necessary documentation for drivers.
- Freight Quoting: Provide competitive quotes for Full Truckload (FTL) and Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipments.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead Generation: Creatively generate leads and qualify prospects.
- Relationship Building: Make 80+ cold calls daily to build and nurture customer relationships.
- Industry Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends to offer competitive freight costs.
- Freight Management: Oversee freight movement and resolve issues in real-time.
- Proactive Communication: Provide timely updates to customers and carriers.
- Carrier Development: Source and develop a network of carriers to meet operational needs.
- Business Growth: Grow a book of business, increase weekly load volume, and secure carriers for delivery.
- End-to-End Management: Handle the entire process from procuring loads to managing administrative paperwork.
- Customer Communication: Maintain regular contact with customers to ensure on-time delivery and address any issues.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2+ years in freight sales is required
- Skills: Strong client networking, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Attributes: Self-motivated, proactive problem solver with excellent communication abilities.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Play a crucial role in our supply chain management, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.
- Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Environment: A collaborative and supportive team culture.
If you're ready to take your freight sales career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply today to join our team in Lake Forest, IL!
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Lake Forest, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person