Carrier Account Executive

Carrier Account Executive

Job Type: Full-time;
On-site

• Cover customer freight while focusing on executing on time and for a profit.
• Manage current transactional carriers.
• Develop new transactional carriers to cover customer’s evolving needs.
• Proactively communicate with the customer team to address carrier’s ETA, change requests, or issues that arise.
• Prompt and professional responses to carrier’s requests.
• Complete tracking of carriers from time of hire until load completion.
• Working through various sources to cover assigned customer loads (i.e., load boards and contacts).
• Vetting carriers prior to hiring.
• Onboarding valid carriers into TMS.
• Correctly dispatching each truck hired to cover all pertinent details to effectively haul the customer’s load.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High School Diploma or GED Required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Demonstrating a solid understanding of the logistics market, including industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities is preferred.
• Have a working knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements to ensure adherence to legal standards is preferred.
• Possess familiarity with various truck transportation modes (e.g., bulk, dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, etc.) is preferred.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and respond promptly to the dynamic demands of the logistics environment.
• Consistently complete all required tasks on time, displaying a keen understanding of time-sensitive logistics operations.
• Showcase proficiency in data entry, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and employing effective review processes to maintain data accuracy.
• Possesses strong organizational skills to prevent errors and maintain smooth operations in a fast-paced logistics setting.
• Develop negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and agreements with shippers, carriers, and other logistics partners.
• Cultivate strong relationships with carriers and customers, promoting a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Adapt to changing priorities and handle unexpected challenges with a flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Exhibit a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, thinking creatively to address challenges and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.

This position offers a competitive base salary.