Carrier Sales- Freight

CARGO EXPRESS FREIGHT

Carrier Sales- Freight

Dallas, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    The Carrier Sales Representative finds, vets and books reliable carriers to move customer freight on time and at a competitive rate. You will negotiate rates, build a network of trusted carriers, and keep each load on track from dispatch to delivery.

    Key Responsibilities

    Source and book qualified carriers for available loads using load boards (Highway, Transfix), carrier networks and outbound calls

    Negotiate carrier rates to protect margin while meeting customer service requirements

    Vet and onboard new carriers: verify MC/DOT authority, insurance, safety ratings and W-9 before tendering

    Dispatch loads and send rate confirmations with accurate pickup, delivery and load details

    Track shipments from pickup to delivery; give customers and internal teams timely status updates

    Resolve issues such as delays, breakdowns, detention, layovers and TONU charges

    Collect and verify PODs and paperwork so loads can be billed promptly

    Build long-term relationships with carriers and dispatchers to grow a dependable capacity network

    Keep load, carrier and rate records current in the TMS

    Work with customer sales and operations to cover freight and meet weekly load and margin goals

    Qualifications

    Required

    High school diploma or GED

    1+ year of experience in carrier sales, freight brokerage, dispatch or logistics

    Working knowledge of load boards and carrier compliance (MC/DOT, insurance)

    Strong phone, negotiation and follow-through skills

    Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) and learning a TMS

    Preferred

    2+ years in a 3PL or freight brokerage environment

    Experience with dry van, reefer and flatbed freight

    Existing carrier relationships

    Bilingual in English and Spanish

    Schedule, Work Environment & Compensation

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am-5pm; some after-hours or weekend coverage may be needed to resolve load issues

    Work environment: Fast-paced office; extended time on the phone and computer

    Pay: Salary/hourly rate range plus commission/bonus based on load volume and margin

    Benefits: Health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) — company match]

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Cargo Express Freight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.