Associate Carrier Sales Representative
At a glance
Entry-level Account Executive role at Rxo. Chicago · full-time · $45,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Find, negotiate with, and secure carriers for available freight at the right cost and speed
- Keep carriers and customers updated on delays, route changes, freight concerns, and other issues
- Set pickup and delivery appointments while weighing weather, traffic, mileage, and service rules
- Follow HVS and HRC load procedures, update operating-system records, and verify carrier billing
- Research databases for prospects, make cold calls, and develop core carrier relationships
What you bring
- At least one year of procurement experience is required
- Transportation experience, sales or customer service experience, or a related degree strengthens your application
- You can make independent decisions within approved limits and use sound judgment
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone who wants hands-on carrier sourcing, negotiation, prospecting, freight coordination, and billing work. You’ll work in Chicago and should be comfortable communicating continuously with carriers and customers while handling time-sensitive shipment issues.
From the employer
Accelerate your career at RXO
RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.
As an Associate Carrier Sales Representative at RXO, you will source, negotiate, and secure carriers to move available freight in a timely and cost-effective manner.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Cultivate strong core carrier relationships while negotiating and securing carriers to move freight
Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure a high-quality freight movement process
Ensure all parties are informed of route changes, delays, freight concerns or other issues as necessary
Schedule pickup and delivery appointment times; use discretion and insight when considering all factors affecting timeframe, including weather, traffic, miles, service rules, etc.
Follow established procedures and protocols regarding HVS and HRC loads to ensure the integrity of the shipment and the RXO brand
Accurately maintain and update information in the company’s operating systems
Conduct research in available databases for potential leads; make cold calls to prospects
Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure that carrier charges are accurate
At a minimum, you’ll need:
1 year of procurement experience
It’d be great if you also have:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
1 year of transportation experience
2 years of sales or customer service experience
The ability to exercise judgment and discretion while functioning independently within authorized limits
Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.
Why Join Us:
Our Benefits
Competitive pay
Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Our Culture
Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.
We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.
The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.
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