Swan Transportation Services
We are searching for a Logistics Operations Specialist to join one of our fastest growing teams! We offer an excellent sales training program and the opportunity to earn uncapped commissions.
In this role, you will be working directly with our customers to increase Swan’s revenue and strengthen our relationships.
Requirements:
· Great phone communication skills
· Drayage operations or carrier sales experience
· Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
· Strong desire to succeed and be rewarded for effort
· Ability to negotiate and foster relationships
· General knowledge of transportation and ability to learn quickly
· Good computer skills
· Attention to details and strong follow-up skills is a must
· Ability to make decisions based on market conditions
Daily Responsibilities:
· Manage and update loads in transportation management system
· Make daily calls to carriers to cover available loads
· Maximize margins for each load through negotiation and understanding of market
· Resolve any load/unloading issues with carrier and update customers
· Work with brokerage systems within 48 hours of ship date to help cover loads
· Develop/source carrier base utilizing various tools and systems
· Solicit rates/bids from carriers
· Support other reps or managers as needed
· Occasionally work evenings or weekends as required to assist customers
· Talk to drivers/dispatchers and customers constantly for updates, directions, …etc
· Cover all loads per customer to meet requirements
· Utilize quality and satisfactory carriers per DOT and company requirements
· Set load alarms strategically to minimize any missed delivery/load times
· Immediately enter into status updates in system to show date/time of when truck was booked on a load
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Atlanta, GA 30350: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
